Definition

A temporary position where a person assists a judge or works in an office, often as part of training or gaining experience in a specific field.

Example

After law school, she applied for a clerkship to gain practical experience in the legal system.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new clerkship program at the law school?

Yeah, I read about it! It sounds like a great opportunity.

I’m thinking of applying because it could really help my career.

Definitely! A good clerkship can open so many doors for you.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Clerkship → It is formed from "clerk" (from Old English "clerc", meaning a cleric or scholar) and "-ship" (meaning the state or condition of). The word "clerkship" refers to the position or condition of being a clerk or a clerical worker.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'clerk' as someone who is a scholar or works in an office, and '-ship' indicates a state or position. So, clerkship means the position of being a clerk.

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