‘Of Courtiers And Kings’: An Interview With Todd Peppers About Supreme Court Clerkships
How has the institution of the Supreme Court clerkship evolved over time, and what is a great predictor of whether you'll become a SCOTUS clerk?
ATL Theater Review: The Originalist
If you're interested in theater, the Supreme Court, or both, check out this new play about Justice Antonin Scalia.
Pursuing The Pro Bono Story: A Conversation With Alicia Aiken
This Pro Bono Week, get inspired to give back with PLI’s Pursuing Justice: The Pro Bono Files, a one-of-a-kind podcast hosted by Alicia Aiken.
From Lawyer To Blogger To Novelist: An Interview With David Lat, Author Of Supreme Ambitions
According to the New York Times, "for an elite niche," Supreme Ambitions "has become the most buzzed-about novel of the year."
Jones Day Does Not Have A Sense Of Humor
The firm sends a stern rebuke to ALM objecting to their coverage. And it's hilarious.
An Ambassadorial Nominee and Ex-SCOTUS Clerk’s Racy Emails
A former Supreme Court clerk, currently President Obama's nominee to serve as ambassador to Iraq, finds his personal life under scrutiny thanks to some racy leaked emails. How racy?
Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places? A Craigslist ‘Missed Connection’ at the SCOTUS
Our obsession with Supreme Court clerks is longstanding, dating back to our blogging for Underneath Their Robes (where we used to profile SCOTUS clerks). And it seems we’re not alone in lusting after the Elect. Apparently oral argument makes people think of other oral activities. Check out this “Missed Connection” from Craigslist: Law clerk at […]
USCIS shift to electronic payments: What immigration firms need to know
As of October 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services requires electronic payments for filing fees. Learn key updates, exemptions, and how firms can prepare.
SCOTUS Clerkship Bonus Watch: Still at $250K?
The National Law Journal suggests that the down economy could be hitting the pockets of the Elect. Some firms are suggesting that the $250,000 bonus to hire a former Supreme Court clerk is just too expensive in today’s economy: At firms that have been shaken by the downturn, however, a $250,000 bonus will be hard […]
Supreme Court Clerk Bonuses to $250K?
In our recent New York Times op-ed piece praising lavish signing bonuses for Supreme Court clerks, we wrote that the bonuses “are expected to reach $250,000 this year — paid on top of starting salaries approaching $200,000.” Some people have inquired into the factual basis for our statement. As it turns out, we did some […]