Melanie Stallone Speaks at NALP’s 2024 Annual Education Conference in Boston

The National Association for Law Placement (NALP) invited Cloherty & Steinberg LLP associate Melanie Stallone to speak at a program about the value of state court clerkships.  The program, entitled The Hidden Gem: Mining the Value of State Court Clerkships, was hosted at NALP’s 2024 Annual Education Conference at the Hynes Convention Center on April 18th. 

Mel spoke to an audience of legal employers and career advisors from law schools across the country.  She shared anecdotes about her year-long clerkship experience at the Superior Court of New Jersey, insights into common misconceptions regarding state court clerkships, and strategies for maximizing the value of clerkships.  Mel also highlighted how her clerkship experience allowed her to sharpen the skills that she brings to serving the firm’s clients every day.  She encouraged law school students to feel empowered to pursue state court clerkships to build the skills that will help them flourish in their future law practice.