Judge Donald C. Pogue was appointed a Judge of the United States Court of International Trade (USCIT) by President Clinton in 1995. In addition to his responsibilities as one of the nine members of the Court, he serves as Chair of the Court=s Long Range Planning Committee and Chair of the Court=s Budget Committee. He also serves on the Judicial Conference Committee on the Administrative Office.

Before his appointment to the USCIT, Judge Pogue served as a Judge in Connecticut=s Superior Court.

Prior to appointment to the Connecticut bench, Judge Pogue served as Chairman of Connecticut=s Commission on Hospitals and Health Care, the public agency responsible for regulating Connecticut=s health care industry. He was originally appointed as Commissioner by Governor O=Neill in 1989, and was named Chairman by Governor Weicker.

Judge Pogue is a magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Dartmouth College, with highest honors in government, and has done graduate work at the University of Essex, England. He holds a J.D. degree from the Yale Law School and a masters of philosophy from Yale University.

Standard Chambers Procedures

Additional Chambers Procedures for Judge Donald C. Pogue (PDF)

Law Clerk Hiring Policy

One clerk is hired each year for a two-year clerkship commencing September. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, undergraduate and law school transcripts, three letters of recommendation and a writing sample. Law review or other writing experience, and experience or  interest in international trade are considered in ranking applicants. Travel for circuit court work required. 

Vacancies

The next law clerk opening is for the two-year term commencing September 2011. Applications will be accepted starting September 1, 2011 to September 22, 2011. Applicants having access to OSCAR (Online System for Clerkship Application and Review) should file their application materials on-line. 

Intern Vacancies

Judge Donald C. Pogue accepts applications for the following annual internships: 

1. Winter position: January - April (8-10 hours per week)* 
           - applications accepted from September to November 1st
    
2. Summer positions: June - August (8-10 weeks, full-time)* 
           - applications accepted from November to February 1st

*All hours and start times are flexible 

Candidates must submit a resume and cover letter, a copy of a law school transcript, a writing sample, and two letters of recommendation. Materials should be submitted directly by mail to: Chambers of Judge Donald C. Pogue, U.S. Court of International Trade, One Federal Plaza, New York, NY 10278-0001. All internships are unpaid positions.

Chambers' Contact:
Rebecca Ricci, Case Manager - (212) 264-1628

Last modified on June 24, 2009

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