Former UC Berkeley Law student body co-president Kendrick Peterson becomes the first Black judicial clerk sworn into the Washington, D.C. Bar Association.

How TAP Alum Zaakir Tameez unexpectedly ended up writing a book on Charles Sumner.

Kendrick Peterson, a recent law school graduate and federal law clerk, was sworn into the Washington, D.C. bar in 2025, becoming the first Black clerk in his district to do so.

If you’ve ever wondered whether there’s room for someone who looks like you, know this: you belong here.

TAP shares the journeys of five of our mentors whose stories reflect resilience, representation, and the power of mentorship.

TAP alum Anjika Pai shares how early exposure to appellate law shaped her path.

“Once someone has a judicial clerkship, it really opens the door to different types of careers in the appellate field.”

“I think that in absolute terms, there are a lot of accomplished and wonderful women in the Appellate Bar.”

“Appellate fellowships commonly offer the opportunity to argue cases in state and/or federal court sometimes just a year or two removed from law school.”

“Diverse representation in the appellate bar is important to ensure that the varied experiences and viewpoints of our diverse communities are brought to light through the judicial process.”