Apply for Clerkship
To apply for a Court of Chancery clerkship, please refer to the Clerkship Timeline page for information about available positions.
Applications must include:
- Clerkship Application *Applications for the 2027-2028 term will be accepted November 1, 2025, through May 1, 2026.
- Cover Letter (one for each judge to whom you are applying for a clerkship)
- Resume (must accompany the application)
- Transcript
- Writing Sample
- Letters of Recommendation (minimum of two, for each judge to whom you are applying for a clerkship)
Please send individual PDFs of the set of materials listed above as attachments to the following e-mail address: chancery_clerkships@delaware.gov – for application materials.
Please use the following naming convention: [Clerkship Starting Year].[Last Name].[First Name].[Document Name]. For example: 2024.Doe.Jane.Resume.pdf
Applicants are encouraged to apply early and should supplement their applications with additional grades and other material information that become available after their initial submissions via the above e-mail. Updated documents should use the following naming convention: [Clerkship Starting Year].[Last Name].[First Name].UPDATED.[Document Name]. For example: 2024.Doe.Jane.UPDATED.Transcript.pdf
Interviews generally will be conducted on a rolling basis beginning in May of each year for clerkships commencing approximately fifteen months later.
Contact information
For specific questions, please contact us at (302) 255-2612 or chancery_clerkships@delaware.gov.