WINNER OF 2011 CEB LEGAL RESEARCH & WRITING AWARD AT KING HALL

Continuing Education of the Bar • California (CEB), presented the 2011 Award for Excellence in Legal Research and Writing to Elizabeth Klueck, a second-year student at the University of California, Davis, School of Law. She received a Certificate and a $2500 cash prize.

Pamela Jester, Executive Director of CEB
and award-winner Elizabeth Klueck '13
Photo courtesy UC Davis School of Law

CEB created the award to acknowledge the crucial role that research and writing skills play in the practice of law. The award is granted to the best brief produced in Legal Research and Writing, a required course for all first-year students at King Hall. "I am humbled and honored by this award," Klueck says, "I worked very hard…and committed myself to doing well in legal writing because I know it is a vital part of the legal profession. I am glad that my commitment paid off. I definitely learned a lot while going through the process."

Instructors selected the top briefs, which were then reviewed by CEB's selection panel, all of whom are King Hall alumni. The panel consisted of the Honorable Kathleen Butz, Associate Justice, Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, Sacramento; Kathryn Doi, Murphy Austin Adams & Schenfeld LLP, Sacramento; and Michael Mills, Stoel, Rieves LLP, Sacramento. The panel evaluated the briefs for thorough research, clear analysis, persuasive writing, and other essential skills.

Klueck thanks Professor Shah for always being accessible to answer questions or simply chat. "She was very supportive throughout the year and taught me a lot about legal writing. I would also like to thank my parents for always being supportive throughout my academic career. I am very blessed to have such amazing professional role models. Finally, I would like to thank my friends at King Hall who helped me get through the grueling process of 1L year. I honestly could not have been successful without their help and support."

As for career aims, Klueck states, "I plan to use my law degree to combat the injustice in our society…to use my legal skills to become a better advocate and effect change through the courts and public policy. I would love to work in some form of civil rights litigation and policy in the future, whether for a firm, nonprofit organization, or the government. I am not sure exactly where I want to end up, but I'm still looking for a great opportunity for next summer!"

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