Clerking for the Court of Chancery

Judicial Clerkship Application

Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware

Judicial Clerkship Application

Applications for the 2027-2028 term will be accepted beginning November 1, 2025.

Please submit this application and forward a separate email that includes a cover letter, resume, transcript, writing sample and at least two letters of recommendation before the application deadline to Chancery_Clerkships@delaware.gov.

Contact and General Information

Last Name

First Name

Middle Initial

Preferred Pronouns (optional)

Current Mailing Address

Street Address

City

State

Zip code

Permanent/Secondary Mailing Address

Street Address

City

State

Zip code

Phone Number and Email

Primary Telephone

Primary E-mail

Secondary Telephone

Secondary E-mail

Education

Law School

Law School GPA

Please indicate if you participated in any of the following:

Law Review: Yes No

Other Journal Experience (Non-Law Review): Yes No

Moot Court: Yes No

Undergraduate Institution

Undergraduate Major(s)

Please indicate the Judicial Officer(s) with whom you are seeking a clerkship:

Chancellor Kathaleen St. J. McCormick
Vice Chancellor J. Travis Laster
Vice Chancellor Morgan T. Zurn
Vice Chancellor Paul A. Fioravanti, Jr.
Vice Chancellor Lori W. Will

Vice Chancellor Nathan A. Cook
Vice Chancellor Bonnie W. David (Sussex County)
Senior Magistrate Selena Molina
Magistrate Loren Mitchell
Magistrate Christian D. Wright

Magistrate Danielle Gibbs
Magistrate David Hume IV (Sussex County)
Magistrate Caroline Brittingham (Sussex County)
Magistrate Jessie Benavides (Kent County)

ALL (Seeking clerkship with any Judicial Officer – Chancellor, Vice Chancellors, Magistrates in Chancery)

Clerkship Information

Select term for which you are applying:

Would you accept a clerkship lasting eighteen months to two years? Yes No

Would you like to be considered for a part-time (29.5 hours/week) clerkship opportunity, if one is available? Yes No

Immigration Law: At the time of hire, employees must meet the documentation requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. The State of Delaware requires verification of identity and eligibility for employment in the United States.

Are you lawfully permitted to work in the United States beyond a temporary period without employment based sponsorship? Please note: The Court of Chancery does not sponsor employment. Yes No

Submit Application

Please check if you would like a copy of the application sent to you and please provide your email address:

The Delaware Judiciary reserves the right to verify the information provided in this application and may conduct a criminal background check as a condition of employment.

The Delaware Judiciary

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

Applications for the 2027-2028 term will be accepted beginning November 1, 2025.