Marckia Hayes

You were an extern for United States District Court Judge Richard Boulware.  What was your takeaway from that experience?

My experience externing for Judge Richard Boulware was probably one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences during my law school career. Judge Boulware provides an externship experience that I believe is unlike any other. I had the opportunity to act as a law clerk and handle my own case load. My biggest takeaway from this experience is that it reinforced that I have the abilities to succeed in the legal field.

And how did you enjoy serving as a teaching assistant to Professor Sara Gordon in her Lawyering Process course?

I thoroughly enjoyed my time serving as a teaching assistant to Professor Gordon. In the course of helping 1L students with their briefs and oral arguments, the opportunity helped me hone by mentorship abilities by providing students with constructive feedback and valuable advice. And of course, it is always a pleasure to learn from Professor Gordon whether as a student in her class or her teaching assistant.  

Ten years from now, what moment at Boyd will you look back on and smile?

As a member of the Society of Advocates moot court competition team, I've had the opportunity to travel to and compete in cities I've never had the chance to visit, such as New York and Washington D.C.  My partner Valerie Gray and I had the honor to argue Supreme Court cases in front of prominent attorneys and judges across the country. From these experiences, I have received valuable insight that I will be able to take with me throughout my practice in the legal field.

What are your plans after graduation in May and the bar exam in July? 

On July 31, 2017, I begin my clerkship at the Nevada Supreme Court with Justice Michael L. Douglas.