As discussed in the first part of this article, there are some intangible and tangible benefits of clerking. A chief amongst these would be recommendation letters for higher studies abroad.
But that is not all.
For some, the clerkship allowed them to develop professional habits that have held them in great stead. Saisha, for instance, learnt the true importance of paying attention to detail. For Tanvi, the stint at law researcher allowed her to “develop analytical, written and oral legal skills while working in close quarters with legal luminaries.”
For others, the clerkship allows for greater recognition in the legal fraternity, often becoming associated with those fields of law that a particular judge is known for. Subarnodeep, who is currently pursuing an LLM at SOAS, has seen this first hand in interactions with members of the Calcutta Bar.
For some, it could simply be the chance to find a mentor. Says Eklavya, who is currently pursuing a doctorate degree, “I think [Justice Muralidhar] also helped me deal with my failures – when I realised litigation was not for me, he showed me how I could change things through legal academia.”
Source: Barandbench
