Court of Appeals Judge Francie Riedmann assembled a panel of current and former judicial law clerks to speak with Creighton University law students on April 1. The discussion took place during Supreme Court arguments at the university, offering insights into clerkship positions as an alternative to entering trial practice immediately after graduation.
The event aimed to inform students about opportunities within the legal profession, especially those offered by clerkships. Law clerks described how they first learned about open positions and discussed the hiring process for these roles. Riedmann said that while all panelists had experience in the state appellate system, similar clerkship opportunities are available in trial courts and federal courts.
The State of Nebraska Judicial Branch engages communities through educational efforts such as traveling oral arguments at schools and providing resources on guardianship and mediation, according to the official website. The branch maintains court facilities across Nebraska’s 18 judicial districts to ensure public access, covering both urban and rural areas of the state.
Leadership within the Judicial Branch includes a Supreme Court composed of seven justices along with judges from appellate, district, and county courts, according to its official website. The branch also supports consistent court operations statewide through standardized rules and forms.
The Judicial Branch focuses on delivering justice with integrity while supporting self-represented litigants and enhancing community access to legal resources, according to its official website. These ongoing efforts reflect a commitment not only to upholding justice but also expanding educational outreach for future members of the legal community.
