CODIAS LAW

Clerkship

Summer • Fall • Spring (One Clerk Per Term)

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I. Overview

A selective clerkship at a nationally recognized law firm.

The Codias Law Clerkship Program is a highly competitive, remote opportunity for exceptional law students seeking to do cutting-edge legal work. As a boutique firm, Codias Law exclusively represents U.S. citizens who are victims of immigration fraud.

We don't just practice law; we make it. We tackle novel legal issues in federal district court, administrative appeals, and immigration proceedings, while advocating for reforms to protect U.S. citizens before Congress. These are cases that strike at the heart of fundamental societal issues, including citizenship, marriage, and immigration.

We select only one clerk per academic term to ensure individualized mentorship, rigorous assignments, and meaningful professional development. Exceptional clerks may be invited to extend their clerkship into subsequent terms based on performance.

II. Terms

Remote, highly flexible term-based clerkship.

Codias Law hosts one clerk per term (Summer, Fall, and Spring). Each clerkship is:

  • Fully remote with a flexible schedule designed around your academic commitments

  • Research-intensive and focused on novel legal questions

  • Supervised directly by the Managing Attorney

  • Structured to provide substantive, precedent-setting legal experience

Term Lengths:

  • Summer Term: 8–12 weeks

  • Fall Term: 12–14 weeks

  • Spring Term: 12–14 weeks

Clerkships are offered on a term-by-term basis, with the possibility of continuation for high-performing clerks.

III. Nature of Work

Substantive research, drafting, and cutting-edge litigation.

Clerks will engage in high-level legal assignments, including:

  • Researching and briefing novel legal issues of first impression in federal court

  • Drafting factual background sections for complex federal matters

  • Conducting deep-dive statutory and regulatory research

  • Preparing case law research memoranda for ongoing litigation

  • Assisting with appellate briefing

  • Supporting fraud investigations and timeline development

  • Drafting discovery requests

  • Contributing to research-driven blog or policy content, as appropriate

Note: Clerks will not perform administrative tasks except as incidental to legal assignments.

IV. Educational Focus

Exposure to complex federal immigration litigation practice.

The program provides exposure to:

  • Federal immigration law and administrative procedure

  • Administrative appellate litigation

  • Fraud detection and evidentiary development

  • Cross-forum coordination (state and federal)

  • Precision legal writing under direct attorney supervision

  • Ethics and professional responsibility in specialized federal practice

V. Qualifications

Designed for serious, research-oriented law students.

Required Qualifications

  • Current enrollment as a 2L or 3L in an ABA-accredited law school

  • Exceptional legal research and writing ability, including Bluebook proficiency

  • Demonstrated proficiency with Westlaw or Lexis

  • Demonstrated interest in immigration enforcement and fraud-related litigation

  • Professional maturity and ability to work independently in a remote environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Coursework in Administrative Law, Federal Courts, or Advanced Legal Writing

  • Experience with appellate briefing, moot court, or law review

VI. Application

Complete and properly formatted materials required.

Applicants must submit the following materials:

  • Resume

  • Cover letter explaining interest in Codias Law’s law practice

  • Unofficial law school transcript

  • Substantive legal writing sample (5–10 pages) demonstrating statutory or case law analysis (must be applicant’s unedited work)

All application materials must be submitted by email to: clerkship@codiaslaw.com

Each document must be attached as a separate PDF file and titled using the following format: yymmdd-[document]-[lastname]-[firstname].pdf

Examples:

  • 250215-resume-smith-jane.pdf

  • 250215-coverletter-smith-jane.pdf

  • 250215-transcript-smith-jane.pdf

  • 250215-writingsample-smith-jane.pdf

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position for the upcoming term is filled. Early application is strongly encouraged.

VII. Selection

Merit-based selection emphasizing writing precision and judgment.

Selection prioritizes:

  • Writing precision

  • Analytical depth

  • Intellectual rigor

  • Professional maturity

  • Alignment with the firm’s mission

This is not a volume-based internship program; it is a selective, high-standard mentorship opportunity.

VIII. Compensation

Premium compensation reflecting substantive legal expectations.

  • Compensation: $40 per hour

  • Time Commitment: Approximately 15 hours per week during the academic term, with a highly flexible schedule tailored to the student's academic demands.

  • Employment Classification: Temporary, part-time W-2 employee

Initial offers are made for a single academic term. At the Managing Attorney’s discretion, high-performing clerks may be invited to continue into subsequent terms. Students whose law schools permit academic or externship credit alongside paid employment are welcome to pursue credit; Codias Law will complete required supervisory evaluations.