Office of Judicial Careers

Columbia Law's Office of Judicial Careers (OJC) promotes judicial service by connecting Columbia Law to the courts and Columbians to clerkships. Learn more about judicial careers by reviewing the Judicial Careers page. 

Information for judicial employers: posting job opportunities, engaging with students, networking opportunities, and employment policies.

Department Services

OJC offers advising, placement, and processing services; collaborates with faculty, students, and staff to promote a clerkships-oriented culture; and creates meaningful opportunities for candidates and clerks to network with—and learn from—the judiciary and each other through innovative programming and events.

  • Judicial Clerkships Application Process

    Our office will help you navigate the steps to the application process.

  • Columbia Clerkships Diversity Initiative

    Aims to increase clerkship awareness among, and help increase applications from, and placements of, current law students who may identify as being traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession, and, specifically, as law clerks.

  • Career Advising

    Our career advisors are available for virtual or in-person meetings. Book an appointment on Symplicity. Learn more about our availability here.

Office of Judicial Careers Team at a Glance

George Kusserow

George Kusserow

  • Assistant Director for Operations and Communications