Ashurst Perkins Coie invites you to a practical and engaging workshop on the art of federal judicial writing, led by distinguished Ashurst Perkins Coie attorneys who previously served as federal judicial clerks.
A federal clerkship offers a rare opportunity to contribute directly to a court’s decision-making process. Success in chambers depends not only on rigorous legal analysis, but also on the ability to write with precision, clarity, discipline, and sound judgment. This program will offer an inside perspective on the writing standards and professional habits that help clerks deliver work product a federal judge can use.
Our panelists will discuss how to approach and draft bench memoranda, orders, opinions, and other chambers materials. They will share practical guidance on:
- Identifying and framing the issues that matter most to the court.
- Organizing complex legal and factual analysis clearly and efficiently.
- Assessing the record, controlling authority, and competing arguments.
- Writing with the precision, neutrality, and economy expected in federal chambers.
- Understanding and adapting to a judge’s individual writing preferences.
- Using feedback to strengthen your work and build enduring clerkship skills.
If you are considering applying for a federal clerkship, have accepted a clerkship, or simply want to sharpen your legal writing, this workshop will provide practical insight from lawyers who understand the demands of federal chambers firsthand.
Event Details
Thursday, October 1, 2026
4:00PM - 5:30PM PT
5:00PM - 6:30PM MT
6:00PM - 7:30PM CT
7:00PM - 8:30PM ET
Virtual
Zoom information will be included in the confirmation email you will receive after registering.