Columbia Law School ranks among the nation’s leaders in judicial clerkship placements. Each year, our graduates secure clerkships at every level of the judiciary—including federal appellate and district courts, state supreme courts, and international and state courts—reflecting both the strength of our academic training and the support of our dedicated Office of Judicial Careers. These opportunities provide Columbia alumni with unparalleled experience, mentorship, and career pathways that extend across the legal profession.
Clerkships by Term
121 Columbia Law School alumni clerks are starting clerkships in 2025. See below for where they’re going. Details about the clerkships reported in each jurisdiction can be seen by hovering over the map. Click below to view the map in a separate window. Clerkship Map
Term Year | SCOTUS | Federal Appellate | Federal District | State Appellate | Specialty Courts | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | 1 | 51 | 58 | 10 | 1 | 121 |
2024 | 1 | 40 | 70 | 4 | 7 | 122 |
2023 | 0 | 43 | 74 | 11 | 1 | 129 |
2022 | 0 | 37 | 74 | 12 | 3 | 126 |
2021 | 0 | 36 | 61 | 7 | 4 | 108 |
2020 | 0 | 43 | 67 | 5 | 1 | 116 |
Total | 2 | 250 | 405 | 49 | 17 | 722 |