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Magda Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

clerkship

Hi,
Could you tell me what "clerkships" means in this sentence: "I did my summer clerkship, but not too big, either. And nowhere nearly as large as the European Union ....". The sentences is uttered by a young lawyer at an interview. Is it something similar to apprenticeship?

Thank you
  

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Hi, The sentences are uttered by a young lawyer at an interview. Is it something similar to apprenticeship? Yes, I believe it is.

— Clive

  • Hi, The sentences are uttered by a young lawyer at an interview.
  • Is it something similar to apprenticeship?
  • Yes, I believe it is.
  • This is a requirement in various countries, eg Britain, where the young lawyer is said to be 'articled' to a more qualified one.
  • But not in the USA.
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Hi,

The sentences are uttered by a young lawyer at an interview. Is it something similar to apprenticeship?

Yes, I believe it is. This is a requirement in various countries, eg Britain, where the young lawyer is said to be 'articled' to a more qualified one. But not in the USA.

Best wishes, Clive
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Thanks, Clive. Does "clerkship" involve anything that a clerk usually does, e.g keeping records?
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I imagine "clerkship" relates more to being mentored by a qualified solicitor/lawyer, than actually carrying out the duties of a clerk.
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I see. This term was slightly confusing to me. Thanks for your explanation.

Cheers, Magda
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note that I've changed it because I said it wrongly in the first place! My apologies! (assuming you saw the orginal that is, and that it was me you were actually replying to).
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Yes, I replied to you Emotion: smile . I understood your original answer the way you put it now.
So, thank you a lot!

Good night, M
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