At the time of the appointment, applicants must be a law school graduate (or be certified as having completed all law school studies and requirements and merely awaiting conferment of degree) from a law school of recognized standing.
Applicants must possess excellent writing, research, analytic, and administrative skills, an interest in bankruptcy law, and be proficient with word processing and computer-assisted research. Applicants must have the ability to relate well with others in a small chambers group and maintain good rapport with the clerk’s office and the Bar.
Applicants preferred who were in the top third of their law school class or otherwise demonstrate excellence in academics and legal writing.
Applicants preferred who possess experience in accounting, finance, and/or tax law, and interest and/or experience in bankruptcy law.