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Definition of clerkship

clerkship

/ˈklɜːrk.ʃɪp/
clerk · ship
Plural:clerkships
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• noun

1

The position, office, or duties of a clerk, especially a prestigious appointment assisting a judge with legal research and drafting opinions.

Example

"After graduating from law school, she secured a federal judicial clerkship with an appellate judge."

2

North American A clinical rotation during the third or fourth year of medical school in which students gain practical experience caring for patients in a hospital or clinic under supervision.

Example

"During his third-year surgical clerkship, the medical student learned how to take patient histories and assist in the operating room."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from 'clerk' (derived from Late Latin 'clericus', meaning clergyman or scholar) and the native suffix '-ship' denoting office or status.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Clerkship. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/clerkship
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