The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
2025 Judicial Clerkship Opinion Writing Conference

Application Information

Applications are welcome from individuals who have received a 2025-2026 invitation to clerk in the chambers of a federal judge (Article III District Court or U.S. Court of Appeals only) or a 2025-2026 state appellate court clerkship.

PLEASE NOTE: ATTENDANCE AT ALL EVENTS, INCLUDING THE WELCOME RECEPTION ON FEBRUARY 20, 2025, IS MANDATORY. ANY ACCEPTANCE IS EXPRESSLY CONDITIONAL UPON THAT UNDERSTANDING.

Applicants will be notified by email upon acceptance up until capacity is met. Conference capacity is up to thirty-five (35) conferees.

PLEASE BE ADVISED: APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ON A ROLLING BASIS; ONCE THE CONFERENCE LIMIT IS REACHED, OTHER APPLICATIONS WILL GO ON A WAIT LIST.

Applicants for the Judicial Clerkship Opinion Writing Conference should submit the following information to the following form.

  1. Cover Letter: Including all contact information—mailing address, email address, cell phone number, as well as the contact information of the Judge for whom you will be clerking (name, phone, and email)
  2. Current Resume
  3. Unofficial Law School Transcript