When I began my new job as a law
clerk at Rice, Amundsen, & Caperton, PLLC, two months ago, I had never
worked in an office, had been inside the Shelby County Courthouse only
twice—though I grew up in Memphis—and had had an entire
summer to forget what I learned about the law in my 1L year. I suspect that my
naivety inspired something less than confidence in my new co-workers. But, as
to this I can only speculate because, not once have I experienced anything
other than their graciousness, kindness, and patience while I struggled with
tasks they could do in their sleep.
In addition to learning how to
outwit capricious office equipment while facing a deadline, I’ve learned how to
file motions, observed mediation, watched my boss, Larry Rice, argue
successfully in court, improved my research skills, drafted letters, and aided
in trial preparation.
These first couple months as rookie
law clerk on the Rice Law team have been pretty good: I’ve gained invaluable
practical experience, wonderful new friends and mentors, and—I’m happy to
report—I’ve regained my enthusiasm
about becoming a lawyer.
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