u/SaltyMac99

Hi all,

New attorney, been licensed for a year, not loving it. So, I am looking to dip my toes into JD preferred positions to see if there is anything worth having in my area.

Many contracts positions in my area focus very heavily on procurement and the business side of things. I know “contracts” generally is a highly recommended JD preferred position, but I don’t totally see how a JD helps with these skills. From an employer’s position, are JDs highly sought after in these roles over other young professionals with more business-oriented backgrounds? How can I leverage my JD and year of practice experience to show potential in the business areas I’m unexposed to?

I am a first-year associate and rapidly coming to terms with the fact that litigation is not my strong suit. Research and writing, however, are my passion. Just thinking about a job where I get to do more of it makes my heart sing.

My father was dying/being dead for much of law school and the start of my career, so I had to sacrifice most extracurricular opportunities to be present (that is all to say: no law review). I also had to forego applying to clerkships right out of law school for this reason, as my ability to start at the appropriate time was heavily affected.

Now I’m trying to live the clerkship life but honestly am not sure how to transition from practice to clerking. I am looking to apply to several local superior court judges I know are hiring. Does anyone have experience clerking after having previously practiced, even just briefly? Any tips?