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Clerkship Opportunities
Chief Judge Jennifer L. Attrep
Chief Judge Attrep hires law clerks to work for a two-year term. Generally, the term begins on the first Tuesday following Labor Day each year. If interested, please submit a letter of interest, resume, law school transcript, and at least two letters of recommendation.
Judge J. Miles Hanisee
Judge Kristina Bogardus
Judge Jacqueline R. Medina
Judge Megan P. Duffy
Judge Duffy has filled her clerkship positions through the end of the 2023 term but will have an opening beginning in September 2024. If interested, please submit a letter of interest, resume, law school transcript, writing sample, and at least two references or letters of recommendation by mail (or hand delivery) to the address above. Judge Duffy is happy to receive applications for law student externs on an ongoing basis. The externship is an unpaid position but may qualify for law school credit. If interested, please submit a resume, letter of interest, unofficial transcript, and writing sample to her attention at the Albuquerque Court of Appeals office at 2211 Tucker Ave. NE.
Judge Zachary A. Ives
Judge Ives is not accepting applications at this time.
Judge Shammara H. Henderson
Judge Shammara H. Henderson has filled her clerkship positions through the end of the 2023 term but will have an opening beginning in September 2024. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, resume, law school transcript, at least two letters of recommendation, and writing sample.
Judge Jane B. Yohalem
Judge Yohalem has hired law clerks for September 2023 and is accepting applications for September 2024. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, law school transcript, and at least two letters of recommendation to the Court of Appeals Santa Fe office at P.O. Box 2008, Santa Fe, NM 87504 or email to judgejaneyohalem@gmail.com
Judge Gerald E. Baca
Judge Baca is not accepting law clerk applications at this time.
Judge Baca accepts law student externs on an ongoing basis. The externship is an unpaid position, however, law students can normally receive school credit. If interested, please submit a letter of interest to his chambers mailing address in Santa Fe.
Judge Katherine A. Wray
Judge Wray has hired law clerks for September 2023 and is accepting applications for September 2024. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, resume, law school transcript, a writing sample, and two letters of recommendation to Judge Wray’s attention at 2211 Tucker Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106.