How to become judicial law clerkseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter
Median annual pay
$64,920
25th–75th pct. $52,870–$80,420
Top pay (est.)
$147,100
Top 10% $113,140
Pay in 5 years
$72,100est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$80,200est.
$68,900–$93,100
Outlook score
50/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
77%
High
Job growth (10 yr)
+2.8%
1,500 openings / yr
How to become judicial law clerks
Typical education
Doctoral or professional degree
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
None
A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.
Skills, education and requirements for Judicial Law Clerks
Key skills
O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).
Key knowledge areas
What the work involves
Getting InformationProcessing InformationAnalyzing Data or InformationCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsEvaluating Information to Determine Compliance with StandardsEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsUpdating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Important abilities
Written ComprehensionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionOral ExpressionNear VisionDeductive Reasoning
Education of workers
Training before entry
Related work experience
Job Zone 5 — extensive preparation needed (O*NET)
Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)
Career path and how to earn more as judicial law clerks
Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.