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Sometime in 2011, I took a leap of faith and sent in an application to become a clerk of the Constitutional Court. I can honestly tell you that even today, as a student at Harvard Law School, that clerkship is the best thing I have ever done!
For this this reason, I post the full details of the applications and interview process. Take a leap of faith. This time it could be you.
Applications are open for suitable candidates seeking appointment as law clerks for 2016. Each Justice of the Constitutional Court is assisted by two law clerks whose primary function is to carry out legal research for their respective Justice. Appointments are made for the periods January 2016 to December 2016 or July 2016 to June 2017, depending on each Justice’s requirements.
Applicants should indicate the period for which they wish to be considered. Applications are considered by all Justices of the Court, and applicants should not specify a preference to work for a specific Justice.
- Read – What former law clerks have to say about the experience! (Mail & Guardian)
Applicants should be in possession of an LLB degree (or an equivalent or post-graduate degree) or in the final year of study for such degree and should display an interest in subjects relating to constitutional law. Academic excellence and research experience is recommended. Further details about the programme can be found on our website www.constitutionalcourt.org.za.
Applications should include the following:
- a cover letter;
- a full curriculum vitae;
- a certified ID copy;
- certified copies of all academic records;
- an example of written work between 6 – 12 pages in length, which demonstrates critical legal analysis and is written solely by the applicant; and
- letters of recommendation from two referees, together with their names and contact details (including but not limited to email addresses).
Applications are to be submitted electronically to: [email protected]
The salary for these contract positions is R 270 804.00 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits. No other benefits are afforded.
The closing date for applications is 31 March 2015. Applicants who are shortlisted for an interview will be notified by 15 May 2015. If you are not notified by that date, your application is, in all likelihood, unsuccessful.
Note: The other editor of this website (Themba Chauke) is also a former clerks of the Chief Justice. Please post any questions below and we will get back to you. Or, email: [email protected].
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