Judicial clerkships provide insight into a court’s decision-making process; exposure to the documents and procedures related to litigation; and, perhaps most important, the opportunity to strengthen analytical skills and legal writing abilities. As a firm with a tradition of excellence in litigation, we believe judicial clerkships provide a strong foundation for future success with Carlton Fields. As a result, we give considerable weight to clerkships in our hiring decisions. About 15 percent of our attorneys previously served as judicial clerks in federal and state courts across the country, bringing their valuable perspectives and skills to the practice of law.