About the role
Judicial clerks are lawyers who carry out their clerkship at a district court in Sweden. They have obtained a law degree and are at the beginning of their legal career. The clerkship is an important part of their professional development and a prerequisite for further career in law.Responsibilities
Judicial clerks work on preparing and conducting trials, writing judgments and decisions. They participate in negotiations, act as minute-takers, and assist more experienced judges. Their work contributes to the legal certainty and they gain a broad insight into the legal system.Skills and tools
Judicial clerks must have good knowledge of law, the ability to analyze and interpret legal texts, and write well-formulated legal documents. They use legal databases and justice systems to find relevant information. Good teamwork skills and ethical awareness are also important qualities.