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Who qualifies
The Honorable Albert W. Sheppard Fund supports up to 3 law students each year in a part-time, year-long clerkship with Philadelphia’s Commerce Court, offering hands-on experience in commercial litigation, legal research, and Pennsylvania civil procedure.
Students commit 10–12 hours per week during the academic year and receive a stipend and academic credit through a 3-credit practicum.
How to win it
Strong applicants clearly meet every requirement: the honorable albert w. sheppard fund supports up to 3 law students each year in a part-time, year-long clerkship with philadelphia’s commerce court, offering hands-on experience in commercial litigation, legal research, and pennsylvania civil procedure.; students commit 10–12 hours per week during the academic year and receive a stipend and academic credit through a 3-credit practicum.. Apply early and double-check the deadline, since local awards often have small applicant pools and reward the well-prepared.