Judge Russell has two full-time clerks. She employs them for two-year terms running from August 1 of the starting year to July 31 two years later. Judge Russell currently does not have any openings for a law clerk.
Although Judge Russell does not have specific criteria for her law clerks, she generally considers the following: academic achievement; law journal and other writing experience; research experience; and personality. Letters of reference from law school professors or prior employers may be helpful in telling Judge Russell more about an applicant's skills and achievements.
Although Judge Russell does not have specific criteria for her law clerks, she generally considers the following: academic achievement; law journal and other writing experience; research experience; and personality. Letters of reference from law school professors or prior employers may be helpful in telling Judge Russell more about an applicant's skills and achievements.