The Columbus School of Law at The Catholic University of America
2026 Judicial Clerkship Opinion Writing Conference
Schedule of Events
Monday, Feb. 2, 2026: Conference Problem Released; Conference Instructions Released
Friday, Feb. 13, 2026: Submit Draft Opinions of Conference Problem by Noon
Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026: Welcome Reception and Dinner: CSL Atrium at 5:00
Friday, Feb. 20, 2026: First Day of Conference
8:00 Sign-In: CSL Atrium
9:00-10:00 First Session: Judge Bacharach
10:30-11:30 Second Session: Judge Duncan
11:45 Lunch: CSL Atrium
1:00-2:00 Third Session: Judge Branch
2:30-3:30 Fourth Session: Judge Readler
4:00-5:00 Fifth Session: Judge VanDyke
9:00-10:00 First Session: Judge Bacharach
10:30-11:30 Second Session: Judge Duncan
11:45 Lunch: CSL Atrium
1:00-2:00 Third Session: Judge Branch
2:30-3:30 Fourth Session: Judge Readler
4:00-5:00 Fifth Session: Judge VanDyke
Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026: Second Day of Conference
8:00 a.m. Sign-In: CSL Atrium
9:00 -10:30 a.m. Breakout Sessions: Rooms Assigned at Sign-In
11:00 a.m. Lunch Panel and Closing Remarks: CSL Atrium
1:00 p.m. CSL Prize for Judicial Clerkship Opinion Writing Problem Released
Sunday, March 1, 2026: Submit CSL Prize Entry by 12:00 p.m. to Website Address