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Mon, 04/28/2025
The WDNY announces the finalists in its 125th anniversary essay contest and mock argument competition. For the press release, click here.
Tue, 04/15/2025
The Judicial Conference of the United States has authorized the appointment of a full-time United States Magistrate Judge for the Northern District of New York at Syracuse, New York. Applications for the position must be received by the Clerk of Court of the Northern District of New York by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 16, 2025. For the public notice, please click here.
Thu, 04/10/2025
Federal Public Defender Vacancy - [Extension of application period until April 30, 2025] - The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit invites applications from qualified candidates for the position of Federal Public Defender for the District of Vermont, with a duty station in Burlington. The term of office is four years, with potential for appointment to successive terms. If you applied earlier, there is no need to re-submit your application.