I just finished an unpaid clerking position at a small law firm in Sedona AZ. The partners were great. they spent a lot of time teaching me everything, litigation, drafting, writing, etc. I feel light years ahead of my class mates and i now have a legal reference for my next job. I feel as if i have a better change of success in the practice of law after a short 4 month internship. I highly recommend a clerking inter-ship even if its unpaid, as i learned a lot more than money and a lot more than what 1st yr of law school provided.