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OSCAR Online Hiring DataUPDATED FOR 2016: Use our updated interactive maps to view data on position postings and applications by circuit or district.
OSCAR Opens for 2Ls July 1; No Freeze for JudiciaryRising 2Ls will gain access to OSCAR on July 1, also judiciary funding remains sufficient to support continued law clerk hiring for federal clerkship positions.
New Judiciary Pay Rates are AvailableThe following JSP base pay rates go into effect on January 9, 2017.
Resources for New ApplicantsIf you just registered for OSCAR, read on to learn everything you need to know.
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Are You Hiring?Federal judges and appellate staff attorney offices use OSCAR to post law clerk positions and accept applications online or by mail, email or fax. Judges and staff attorney offices who are not hiring can maintain an OSCAR profile to advise potential applicants of their hiring status. Register Now
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Are You Submitting a Recommendation?Recommenders automatically receive OSCAR account information via email after the applicant creates an application packet. If you previously received login information from OSCAR but cannot locate it, use Forgot Password or Forgot Username links. For additional assistance, click to contact OSCAR.
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Are You a Court Administrator?For court HR staff, OSCAR provides an administrator account to assist judges with clerkship hiring and maintaining OSCAR accounts, as well as hiring non-chambers law clerks. Register Now
Applicant Prep Kit
Get ready for the July 1st entry date with resources curated by current 2Ls.
Latest OSCAR News
Jun 05, 2017 10:05 am
New positions opened and hiring practices updates for the month of May 2017.
May 01, 2017 11:57 am
New positions opened and hiring practices updates for the month of April 2017.
Apr 04, 2017 2:09 pm
The OSCAR Program Office is pleased to announce the release of two resources that we hope will be helpful to the entire OSCAR community as rising 2Ls begin to enter the system and another season of hiring ramps up.