Clerkship
/ˈklɜːrkʃɪp/
Definitions
- (n.) A position or period of practical training under supervision, typically in a legal, medical, or academic context.
She completed her clerkship at a prestigious law firm before passing the bar exam.
- (n.) The office, duties, or position of a clerk.
His clerkship involved managing all courtroom scheduling and records.
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- clerkships
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Commentary
Often denotes a formal, supervised training role, particularly for law graduates preparing for legal practice; clarity about the context (legal, medical, administrative) is useful in drafting.
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