Wardlaw, Kim McLane (9th Cir.)

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Circuit Judge (Active)

2011-12 Hiring Status:

Unknown

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Pasadena, CA


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2011-12: 

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2010-11: 

DONE

(September 29, 2009)

Rumored partial hire 9/13/08, rumored interviewing for remaining positions 7/8/09, confirmed done 9/29/09



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 University of Michigan Ann Arbor

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2009


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2009

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 University of Notre Dame

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2009


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Comments for Wardlaw, Kim McLane (9th Cir.) for the 2010 Cycle

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 Wardlaw 2010-11

Jun 18, 2009, 2:50 PM 

2010 Cycle #1

Has anyone heard from Judge Wardlaw yet? Also is it true that she has a reputation for firing clerks / being a difficult boss?


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 Wardlaw

Jun 18, 2009, 2:54 PM 

2010 Cycle #2

I heard that Wardlaw was reviewing, not sure if she has given out interviews yet. Says that a UMich was hired - not sure when the interview was. I have heard that she fired at least one clerk a year and that she is difficult to work for.


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 Michigan hire

Jun 18, 2009, 3:13 PM 

2010 Cycle #3

If I recall correctly, the Michigan clerk applied in fall 2008 for a 2009-10 clerkship but was hired for 2010-11 instead.


 – clurker

 
 

 famously terrible boss

Jun 27, 2009, 1:48 PM 

2010 Cycle #4

clerkship coordinator and two profs told me not to apply.


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 Goodies

Jun 29, 2009, 9:41 AM 

2010 Cycle #5

Even if Wardlaw isn't the best boss, at least you get a ton of goodies (free tickets etc.) out of it.


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 re: goodies

Jun 29, 2009, 10:18 AM 

2010 Cycle #6

How does she manage that?


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 Simple

Jun 29, 2009, 10:24 AM 

2010 Cycle #7

She's the richest federal judge in the nation, except maybe for Judge Trump Barry, and her husband is extremely well connected politically.


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 Ridiculous

Jun 30, 2009, 11:38 AM 

2010 Cycle #8

This notion that Judge Wardlaw "fired at least one clerk a year" is ridiculous; while there was talk on another blog years ago about her management style, my understanding (though I could be wrong) is that in over ten years on the 9th Circuit she has fired one clerk and had one other leave voluntarily. I believe all of the gossip about her being difficult to work for dates back to that period, and (even if it ever did) no longer has a basis in fact.


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 Maybe some truth to the rumors

Jun 30, 2009, 4:02 PM 

2010 Cycle #9

I summered with two former externs, who told me to stay far away. Wardlaw used to be a partner at OMM and apparently still acts like one.


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 pushing all that aside...

Jul 2, 2009, 10:12 AM 

2010 Cycle #10

Is Judge Wardlaw reviewing/interviewing? What does she look for in a clerk?


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 Offplan?

Jul 8, 2009, 6:42 PM 

2010 Cycle #11

Someone posted on CNB that Wardlaw is currently interviewing both alumni and 3Ls.


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 Plan for 3Ls

Jul 9, 2009, 1:24 PM 

2010 Cycle #12

I heard from a current clerk that Judge Wardlaw is hiring alums, but sticking to the plan for 3Ls.


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 Interviewing for 2010-11

Jul 10, 2009, 2:51 AM 

2010 Cycle #13

Wardlaw is definitely interviewing alums and 3Ls. And #67 has it right. Good friend clerked for her and raves about it. Don't listen to rumors.


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 offers

Jul 14, 2009, 5:05 PM 

2010 Cycle #14

Has Judge Wardlaw extended any offers other than the Michigan hire?


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 OSCAR update?

Aug 27, 2009, 6:39 PM 

2010 Cycle #15

Why did Wardlaw update her OSCAR listing? I don't notice anything different. I've seen other judges do this too - why?


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 Scheduled 3L interviews?

Sep 14, 2009, 1:57 AM 

2010 Cycle #16

Any 3Ls with a Wardlaw interview?


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 Wardlaw

Sep 20, 2009, 5:28 PM 

2010 Cycle #17

Has she scheduled interviews for the remaining 2010-11 spots?


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 Done

Sep 30, 2009, 9:23 AM 

2010 Cycle #18

Wardlaw done per OSCAR.


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 UCLA

Oct 2, 2009, 10:28 PM 

2010 Cycle #19

Wardlaw hired a UCLA 3L for 2010-2011


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 wardlaw

Sep 14, 2010, 12:05 PM 

2010 Cycle #20

Anyone hear anything?


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 re: Wardlaw #559

Sep 14, 2010, 2:49 PM 

2010 Cycle #21

What is up with her? Per OSCAR it said her positions were filled but then another position posted on the 8th? Anyone know what is going on?


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 
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