Law Clerk; Cumberland​/Gloucester​/Salem Law School Graduates Clerkships

Attention recent law school graduates and those graduating spring 2026!

The following New Jersey Superior Court Judges in Vicinage 15 (Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem Counties) are still recruiting law clerks for the  court term, starting August 17, 2026 through August 27, 2027 (includes a two‑week overlap in addition to the 52‑week term).

Candidates should be aware that travel within the tri‑county Vicinage may be required and the position may be reassigned to another county within the Vicinage.

• Cumberland County (Bridgeton, NJ):
  Judge Joseph Chiarello, JSC – Criminal Division
• Gloucester County (Woodbury, NJ):
  Judge Linda Galella, JSC – Family Division
• Cumberland County (Bridgeton, NJ):
  Judge Tosca Blandford‑Bynoe, JSC – Family Division
• Cumberland County (Bridgeton, NJ):
  Judge Susan Olgiati, JSC – Family Division

Submit your resume directly to the Judge(s) through the Judiciary's web‑based portal: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Judge's Chambers Listing and Contact Information: (clickable link removed).

Launch Your Legal Career with a Significant Judicial Clerkship in New Jersey Courts.

• Immerse yourself in the inner workings of New Jersey Courts and gain exclusive behind‑the‑scenes knowledge of the judicial process. Work closely with justices, judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, trial litigators, and court staff – all while playing a vital role in serving the public.
• Your assigned justice or judge may become a lifelong mentor, guiding you with career‑defining legal advice.
• Collaborate daily with fellow court employees, attorneys, self‑represented litigants, and court personnel in a dynamic environment.
• Build invaluable connections that will open doors to exciting opportunities after your clerkship.
• Enhance your legal skillset.
• Receive mediation training, attend professional development courses, and earn CLE credits toward your bar certification. Develop expertise that will set you apart in your legal career.
• Competitive salaries.

• Supreme Court Law Clerks – Work on complex cases involving challenging legal issues alongside justices.
• Appellate Division Law Clerks – Conduct in‑depth legal research, analyze data, prepare memoranda, process emergent motion applications, and proofread published opinions.
• Trial Court Law Clerks – Gain practical experience by observing judicial proceedings, attending conferences, mediating small claims cases, and summarizing information for judges. Law clerks for assignment judges also learn court administration and assist with emergent motions.
• Tax Court Law Clerks – Perform duties similar to those in the Appellate Division and trial courts, minus mediation responsibilities.

Law clerks must have graduated from a law school approved by the American Bar Association by the time of their law clerk appointment. The Judiciary's law clerkship program is intended for recent law school graduates, defined as graduating within the last four years. Selected candidates will be required to provide an official, final law school transcript—not a photocopy—including the date of graduation.

Excellent writing and analytical skills are essential.

It is helpful to have completed a course in mediation prior to the start of the clerkship. Under Court Rule, all trial court law clerks who will serve as mediators must first complete the Judiciary‑sponsored 12‑hour mediation training or its equivalent. Applicants selected for clerkships can request a waiver by providing documentation that confirms they successfully completed an approved alternative dispute resolution course.

• Hybrid Work Schedule – Enjoy up to four remote workdays per month with high‑speed internet access and multifactor authentication.
• Residency Flexibility – Law clerks are exempt from New Jersey’s residency law during their court term, and those serving a second clerkship in a higher court remain exempt.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Full‑time state employees with 10 + years of service can apply for federal student loan forgiveness.
• Health Benefits – Eligible for comprehensive coverage…