Special Assistant United States Attorney
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Cheapness, Clerkships, Federal Judges
Federal Judge Generously Offering No Pay For Clerkship
A federal judge wants to bolster his clerking pool with the aid of some unemployed and desperate lawyer. -
Cheapness, Department of Justice, Federal Government, Job Searches, Money, U.S. Attorneys Offices, Unemployment
The DOJ Wants You, Experienced Attorneys -- To Work for Free
U.S. Attorney's Offices around the country have been posting unpaid Special Assistant United States Attorney positions for some time now. We covered them last May. David Lat defended the SAUSA gigs, arguing that the nonpaying jobs might not be as bad as they seem. It's fun, exciting work, and it provides valuable experience and serious professional credibility. There is a crucial, ominous difference between then and now, though. Previous SAUSA jobs were generally aimed at entry-level or fairly junior attorneys. Now we've got a recent opening that's asking for more.…
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