The United States District Court for the District of Maine seeks to promote diversity in the workplace and create an environment that embraces and celebrates differences among gender, age, ethnic origins, different abilities and races.
The first step in beginning your career search with the federal judiciary is to look for open jobs that match your skills, qualifications, and interests. Each posting includes a description of the position and the minimum required qualifications.
Current Career Opportunities
Chambers
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Clerk's Office
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Applying for Judicial Term Law Clerk Position with our Court
Judicial term law clerks are usually selected up to 12 months before the actual clerkship begins. Those interested in applying for a clerkship position should apply online at Oscar.uscourts.gov (see below for the information about Judges that are participating in OSCAR). To identify the required information and documents to be included in the application packet, go to the OSCAR website and select the judge(s) for whom you would like to apply.
Critical dates for submitting applications are also listed on the OSCAR website. Our law clerk start dates are usually between August and September of each year.
Judges currently participating in OSCAR:
- District Judge John Woodcock
- District Judge Nancy Torresen
- District Judge Lance Walker
- Magistrate Judge Karen Frink Wolf
- District Judge Stacey Neumann
Click here for the OSCAR Website
If one of our Judges is not participating in OSCAR, they will post their open position information above and it will include the required documentation, timeline, etc.
All offers for a clerkship or intern position are subject to a criminal background check to be approved by the hiring Judge.
If you have any questions regarding upcoming law clerk positions with our Court, please contact:
Chambers_apply@med.uscourts.gov
Applying for a Judicial Intern Position with our Court:
Some of our judges do offer unpaid internships. Internship terms are usually offered during the summer, fall, or spring law school terms. When a position becomes available, it will be posted HERE.