Judicial Clerkships

Judicial Clerks Application Information

Haynes Boone recognizes the real-world experience and knowledge that judicial clerks gain from their clerkship experiences. The research and writing skills, plus the exposure to the trial and appeal process are valuable skills in the professional development of any lawyer. Many of our lawyers have completed clerkships.

If you join our firm and have completed a judicial clerkship, you will be given a clerkship bonus and appropriate credit for the year(s) spent clerking. Judicial clerkship credits include clerkships with Federal District Courts, Federal Courts of Appeals, the U.S. Supreme Court and state supreme courts. Credit for judicial clerkships with other courts will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Judicial Clerks Application

Please contact Amy Hill, Manager of Entry-Level Recruiting, at amy.hill@haynesboone.com with any questions.

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Meet Our Clerks

Alex Clark

• Law Clerk to the Honorable Lee Yeakel, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, 2019-2021
• Intern to the Honorable Jan Soifer, 345th Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas, 2017

“I sought out Haynes and Boone near the end of my two-year clerkship because I valued their reputation for balancing top-tier work with a workplace culture that fosters sustainably happy associates with fulfilling personal lives. They value my experience managing a docket of complex federal cases that developed and honed skills I’ll carry throughout my career. At Haynes and Boone, I’ve found the mentorship, collegiality, and exceptional work quality that I cherished during my clerkship.”

Brenna Scully

• Law Clerk to the Honorable Sandra S. Ikuta, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, 2022-2023
• Law Clerk to the Honorable Chad A. Readler, United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, 2021-2022
• Intern to the Honorable Sara E. Lioi, United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, 2020

“As a clerk, I learned how to analyze legal issues and develop my legal writing skills. In picking a law firm, I was looking for a firm that prioritized integrating clerks into private practice and teaching clerks how to apply those skills in an advocacy setting. Haynes and Boone not only has a fully-fledged integration program, but also provides associates with opportunities to immediately dive into complex legal issues and develop client relationships. In my first months at the firm, I worked on a complex statutory interpretation case, a bankruptcy adversary proceeding, and argued a motion in state court—each of which required me to draw on what I learned as a judicial clerk.”

Julian Sharp

• Law Clerk to the Honorable Lavenski R. Smith, United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, 2022-2023
• Law Clerk to the Honorable John L. Sinatra, Jr., United States District Court for the Western District of New York, 2021-2022
• Intern/Extern to the Honorable Timothy L. Brooks, United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas, 2021

“After interning full time in U.S. District Court and then clerking for two years, I was eager to get substantive experience at a firm that I felt would support my development as litigation attorney. I chose Haynes and Boone because of its commitment to staffing cases leanly and hiring associates with the expectation that they will eventually make partner. This signaled to me that Haynes and Boone placed a lot of effort in training its associates and, in turn, placed a lot of effort in getting associates meaningful experience. After one year with the firm, I have no regrets!”

Re’Necia Sherald

• Term Clerk to United States Bankruptcy Judge Christopher M. López, 2020-2022
• Judicial Intern to United States Bankruptcy Judge Jeff Bohm, 2019

“I clerked for United States Bankruptcy Judge Christopher M. Lopez for two years. My clerkship with Judge Lopez was an exceptional experience that significantly enhanced my growth as an associate. Beyond the legal research and writing I engaged in, the opportunity to observe and assist in the court’s daily operations gave me a unique perspective on how complex bankruptcy matters unfold in the courtroom. The direct exposure to high-stakes cases, coupled with daily discussions with not only Judge Lopez but the other Houston-based bankruptcy judges and other legal professionals, deepened my understanding of the law and sharpened my ability to think critically under pressure.

One of the most valuable aspects of my clerkship was the opportunity to build relationships with the court staff and other stakeholders, both in and out of chambers. I developed a strong rapport with administrative clerks, judicial law clerks, and other court personnel, learning how they contribute to the smooth operation of cases and gaining insights into the practical challenges of the legal process. These interactions allowed me to hone my communication skills and better understand how different perspectives can shape a case’s trajectory.

This hands-on experience has been indispensable in my work as an associate. My ability to think strategically, anticipate potential challenges, and communicate effectively with both clients and colleagues has been greatly enriched. My clerkship gave me a deeper appreciation for the intricacies of bankruptcy law and provided me with invaluable tools that continue to benefit my practice every day.”

Laura Vu

• Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Raymond T. Chen, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, 2022-2023
• Judicial Law Clerk at the Patent Trial & Appeal Board, 2019-2020

“Haynes Boone has incredible experience before the USPTO’s Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Having had the privilege of clerking at both the PTAB and Federal Circuit, I was able to put my inside perspective, legal writing and research skills, and oral advocacy skills to use immediately.”

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