Rafi Stern

Raphael "Rafi" Stern is the Director of Judicial Clerkships at Cornell Law School, a position he assumed in August 2024.1 Here's a brief overview of his background and current role:

Education and Professional Experience

Rafi Stern graduated cum laude from Cornell Law School in 2017.5 Prior to that, he completed his undergraduate studies at Brown University in 2010.5

After law school, Stern gained valuable experience in various legal roles:

1. He worked as an associate at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP in their Bankruptcy & Corporate Reorganization Group.1
2. He also worked at Lawyers Alliance for New York.1
3. Notably, Stern served as a clerk in federal Bankruptcy court, which provides him with firsthand experience relevant to his current position.1

Current Role at Cornell Law School

As the Director of Judicial Clerkships, Rafi Stern is responsible for:

• Providing guidance and support to law students interested in pursuing judicial clerkships.3
• Offering clerkship counseling appointments to students and alumni.3
• Working closely with faculty members to assist students in their clerkship applications.4
• Serving as a key resource for information about clerkship opportunities and the application process.4

Stern's appointment as Director of Judicial Clerkships is part of Cornell Law School's recent restructuring of student services, aimed at enhancing the student experience and supporting the academic and professional growth of its diverse student body.1

His LinkedIn profile can be found under the username rafi-stern-230b3415, where he is listed as having 500+ connections.2