Local Law Students Benefit from Prestigious Judicial Clerkship Conference

The Columbus School of Law at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., held the Judicial Clerkship Opinion Writing Conference in late February. The conference aimed to enhance the writing skills of future law clerks and featured judges and attorneys from across the U.S. Among the 36 attendees were Gosch, Drapeaux, and Nieuwendor.

Gosch found the conference beneficial, particularly the feedback from judges. He believes the strategies he learned will be useful in his upcoming clerkship with Judge Karen Schreier of the U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota.

The conference included a networking reception, dinner, keynote address, writing workshops, breakout sessions, and a panel discussion. Drapeaux, who will also clerk for Judge Schreier, agreed with Gosch's positive review. He found the conference insightful and appreciated the chance to meet other law students.

Nieuwendor, set to clerk for the South Dakota Supreme Court, was grateful for the learning opportunity and the chance to network with judges and peers.

In summary, the conference was a success, providing valuable learning and networking opportunities for future law clerks. Gosch, Drapeaux, and Nieuwendor all expressed satisfaction and feel better prepared for their clerkships.

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