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I’m wondering how common it is Joe judges to serve as references for their clerks after the clerkship. Is it common for them to write Rex letters or serve as a reference? Or is that frowned upon? I’m wondering whether I should ask my judge or if it’s better to just have the line on my resume.

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Wed Aug 12, 2026 11:59 pm

I’m wondering how common it is Joe judges to serve as references for their clerks after the clerkship. Is it common for them to write Rex letters or serve as a reference? Or is that frowned upon? I’m wondering whether I should ask my judge or if it’s better to just have the line on my resume.

Is this even a question? In my chambers, it was assumed that we could list Judge as a reference on anything we wanted, and he would gladly make calls for us if we asked. Have you asked your judge? I know asking this may be more difficult in some chambers than in others, but still, that strikes me as a totally appropriate and standard ask if you've done a good job during your clerkship.