January 8, 2024

For the third year, United States District Judge Susie Morgan and Kristen joined a stellar cast of fellow LSU alumni to teach at LSU Law’s Apprenticeship Week. Apprenticeship Week is a one-week program for LSU Law students aimed at providing students with tailored, task-oriented training not generally available in law school courses and usually available only through actual practice experience.

Judge Morgan and Kristen taught a course titled “Making Your Case - What Makes Judges Read and Hear What Lawyers Say.” The course focused on how to get and keep a trial judge’s attention through effective written and oral advocacy. Students took a deep dive into a "hypothetical" case, learned the differences between motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment, and drafted briefs in support of or opposing a motion for summary judgment.

At the end of the week, students argued their positions before Judge Morgan at the United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana.

Kristen returned to her role as Judge Morgan's clerk for the arguments.

Learn more about apprenticeship week here.