Judicial Clerkship Opinion Writing Conference

The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law (Catholic Law) proudly hosted its fifth annual Judicial Clerkship Opinion Writing Conference from February 20-22, 2025. This prestigious event brought together distinguished judges and rising judicial law clerks from across the nation to explore the intricacies of crafting well-reasoned judicial opinions. After reviewing a large number of competitive applications, 35 rising judicial law clerks were selected to participate in this year’s program. These clerks, who will soon begin their roles in the chambers of federal circuit courts, federal district courts, or state appellate courts, gained invaluable insights from the conference’s unique mentorship opportunities with sitting judges. The program provided a rare chance to analyze and master the skills needed to write thoughtful and effective legal decisions.