Law Clerks
START YOUR CAREER WITH TULLY RINCKEY
A real confidence comes only from real experience. This is true of all legal practice: whether dealing with the law, legal technologies, opposing counsel, judges, or clients. Law clerks at Tully Rinckey gain substantial practical experience working alongside our attorneys in a range of practice areas.
You will develop facility in:
- Legal research and writing
- Client interaction
- Case strategy
- Business development
- Collaboration
Law clerks are actively engaged in live matters across a range of practice areas, gaining meaningful exposure to the day-to-day practice of law. Working directly with experienced attorneys, they are assigned substantive responsibilities that develop core legal skills through applied experience rather than observation alone. The program is designed to build capability through progressively greater responsibility, collaboration, and hands-on learning.
Professional development is intentionally embedded in the experience. As clerks demonstrate growth and proficiency, they are entrusted with more complex assignments and greater autonomy, supported by consistent attorney guidance and performance-based feedback. Many of the firm’s attorneys began in similar roles and advanced into full-time positions, reflecting a clear internal pathway for development. As the firm continues to expand, so too do opportunities for law clerks to deepen their experience and advance within the organization.
Ready to build a foundation for your legal career? Explore our current law clerk openings and see where hands-on experience can take you.
Learn about the Law Clerk program at the firm, what we look for in law clerk candidates, and how to apply.
You’ll work side-by-side with attorneys who provide direct mentorship, helping you apply legal knowledge in real practice.
Develop as a future practitioner through direct case involvement, structured training, and readiness built for real courtroom practice.
Learn how our senior leadership cultivates talent, builds confidence, and opens doors at every stage of your career.
Hear from Our Prior Law Clerks
Derek Hogan joined as a law clerk in 2009. Today he's a partner - proof of the firm's clear internal pathway for development.
CEO Mike Macomber shares how exploring different practice areas and learning from experienced mentors as a law clerk helped define his career.
LAW CLERK PROGRAM
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers for law students considering a clerkship with Tully Rinckey.
Law clerks gain hands-on legal experience by supporting attorneys with legal research, drafting motions and memoranda, preparing case materials, reviewing documents, shadowing in-person appearances and virtual conferences while assisting with matters across practice areas.
Yes. Law clerks work closely with attorneys and assigned teams, gaining valuable insight into legal strategy, client service, and the practice of law.
Joining Tully Rinckey as a law clerk means you are joining a firm with a diverse set of practice areas allowing you to gain experience in many areas of law! During our interview process we will discuss which practice areas are of interest to you and what practice areas the Firm is hiring law clerks for, but a Law Clerk at Tully Rinckey is able to step in and gain experience across the Firm’s many practice groups.
Mentorship is a cornerstone of the law clerk experience at Tully Rinckey. Law clerks are paired with experienced attorneys who provide guidance on legal research, legal writing, case strategy, and professional development throughout the clerkship. Law clerks receive meaningful feedback on assignments, gain exposure to a variety of practice areas, and collaborate with attorneys across the Firm to develop the practical skills necessary for a successful legal career.
Upon admission to the bar, law clerks are promoted to Associate Attorneys within the Firm and receive a compensation increase to $120,000 base salary.