A panel of law clerks joined the Nebraska Supreme Court’s annual argument session at the University of Nebraska College of Law on March 5, according to an announcement released on Mar. 9. Judge Riko Bishop of the Nebraska Court of Appeals organized the event, which aimed to inform students about the responsibilities and daily work of appellate law clerks.
The discussion was intended to give students practical insights into what they can expect if they pursue a clerkship. By sharing their experiences, the panelists sought to help prepare future graduates for these important legal positions.
Panelists included Broc Stuhr, clerk to Justice Stacy; Patrick Fowler, clerk to Justice Bergevin; Ashley Fischer, clerk to Justice Vaughn; and Judge Bishop herself. The event followed oral arguments held by the Supreme Court at the college.
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 all regions of Nebraska to ensure public access and operates within 18 judicial districts that cover both urban and rural areas, as reported by its official website.
Leadership in the Judicial Branch includes a Supreme Court composed of seven justices along with judges from appellate, district, and county courts. The branch also features standardized rules and forms designed to support consistent court operations statewide. Its focus remains on delivering justice with integrity while supporting self-represented litigants and enhancing community access to legal resources, according to information available from its official website.
By hosting events like this panel discussion, the Judicial Branch continues its outreach efforts aimed at educating future members of Nebraska’s legal community.
