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Three SULC Students Selected for Prestigious Federal Judicial Internships
Pictured from left to right: Ashley Gorrell, Theresa Hudson, Genesis Zimmermon
Three Southern University Law Center students have earned highly competitive federal judicial internships with the United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana for 2026.
Selected for chambers placements with three respected members of the federal bench, these students will gain rare, firsthand exposure to courtroom proceedings, legal research, opinion drafting, and the day-to-day responsibilities that shape federal jurisprudence.
- Ashley Gorrell will serve in the chambers of Richard L. Bourgeois Jr.
- Theresa Hudson will serve in the chambers of Brian A. Jackson
- Genesis Zimmermon will serve in the chambers of Erin Wilder-Doomes
Through this internship, the students will move beyond textbook study and into the practical mechanics of the federal court system, observing hearings and trials, analyzing motions, conducting legal research, and assisting judges and clerks with the work that informs federal rulings.
Gorrell described the opportunity as both humbling and affirming.
“I am truly honored to have been selected for a federal judicial internship with the United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana. This opportunity is especially meaningful to me, as it reflects both my commitment to the study of law and my interest in judicial practice.”
Hudson noted the personal significance of working alongside Judge Jackson, with whom she shares a connection through Xavier University of Louisiana.
“I am honored to have the opportunity to serve as an intern for Judge Brian Jackson. His dedication to public service is legendary, and I am eager to learn as much as I can from this experience as I continue my own career in public service and policy.”
Zimmermon emphasized gratitude and growth as central to the experience.
“I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve in the Middle District of Louisiana and sincerely thank Judge Wilder-Doomes for this opportunity. I look forward to learning from the Court and continuing to grow as an advocate committed to excellence and service.”
Federal judicial internships are widely regarded as among the most prestigious experiential learning opportunities available to law students. Interns gain a unique perspective on how legal arguments are evaluated, how precedent is applied, and how judicial decisions are crafted—insight that cannot be replicated in a classroom setting.
For these students, this achievement represents professional development and the strength of SULC’s legal training.
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