A clerkship is a position or job, usually in a professional or legal setting, where a person works as an assistant to someone in a higher role. They help with administrative tasks and gain experience and insights in that profession. Full definition
These opportunities are not limited to corporate law firms, but also include in - house counsel positions at corporations and business enterprises, consultancy firms, investment banks, think tanks, research institutions, non-governmental organizations, intergovernmental organizations, government agencies, litigation practices at lawyers» chambers and judicial clerkships with judges of the High Courts and the Supreme Court of India. (legallyindia.com)
In Ontario, and the rest of the common law provinces of Canada, law graduates are required to complete articles of clerkship for ten months (this varies by province). (law-tech-a2j.org)
At this time of year, second - and third - year law students all over Canada are anxiously gathering the materials needed to apply for clerkships at all levels of court. (canadianlawyermag.com)