Mike Brewer

A new head of the FISA court was named by Chief Justice John Roberts. The new Judge will be Judge Bruce Selya, a former Rhode Island District Court Judge who has heard and ruled on cases such as Ungal vs. the Palestinian Authority. He seems like a capable judge with experience in handling terrorism related cases. That in itself is a rarity in American judicial circles. Also unique in the case of Selya is his propensity for colorful language. He tends to write decisions and papers as if writing prose, and he puts a lot of effort into making his writing very clear and accurate. Seems like a good choice. Here's one of the decisions he was a part of (the Ungar vs. PLO case)

USCA1 Opinion

Might do some Americans good to get familiar with this man, as he will be an integral part of future efforts to authorize domestic surveillance, to go after enemies of the State, and to set precedents for activities here at home.

Britt

That's a remarkably well written opinion. Wonder if he's hiring law clerks?

Mike Brewer

I thought so too. Couldn't hurt to ask, right?

Clerkship Vacancies

Looks like the answer is YES:

If you get the job, try and remember your friends. Especially the one who sent you the posting.

Britt

Cool! I'm probably not eligible, though, I already served a one year term as a law clerk to a U.S. District Judge in Houston right after law school (best job I ever had, too!). Guys like me usually get considered for career law clerk positions, but for the short terms they like to let new grads have a turn on the merry-go-round. Be a damn interesting job, though!