Catholic Law's Office of Career and Professional Development (OCPD) hosted an information session about appellate clerkships co-sponsored by the First Generation Law Students Union (FGSLU) with the Honorable Erin Lynch Prata '00, Associate Justice on the Rhode Island Supreme Court. Samantha Winter (2L), co-founder of FGLSU, welcomed the students in attendance and introduced the justice. The Hon. Lynch Prata discussed her career path, how she interacts with her clerks, and the variety of cases that come before her. She also shared her own experience as a clerk and how that helped further grow her understanding of the law. Following her presentation, Lynch Prata took questions from the students. For further information about other professional opportunities visit careers.law.edu or contact OCPD at jobs@law.edu.

FGSLU's mission is to demystify law school and the legal profession while providing practical support for first generation students seeking an on-campus community that will help them thrive within the classroom and beyond.

On December 8, 2020, Governor Gina Raimondo nominated Lynch Prata to be an associate justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court. The Rhode Island Senate confirmed her nomination on December 18, 2020. She was sworn in on January 4, 2021.