Sarah Procopio
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Juris Doctor, Graduate Diploma in Comparative Law
- Dean’s Scholar
- 2023 Transactional Negotiation Competition winner
- President, Board of Advocates
- Undergraduate: LSU, Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communication-Political Communication
What are your immediate career plans?
I am going to be a federal law clerk for the Honorable Judge Jerry Edwards, Jr. in the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. After that, I will start as an associate at the law firm Phelps Dunbar in Baton Rouge.
What are your long-term career aspirations?
My long-term career aspiration is to continually improve as an advocate while giving back to Louisiana. I aim to enhance my advocacy skills to effectively represent my clients and contribute to the legal community. I hope to make a positive impact in Louisiana, supporting the rights and well-being of its residents.
Please tell us about the organizations and activities you participated in at LSU Law, including any awards or honors you received.
During my time at LSU Law, I was actively involved in the Board of Advocates (BOA), serving as President in my 3L year. I participated in several competitions, including being awarded Best Individual Oralist in the 2022 Tullis Moot Court Competition and winning the 2023 Transactional Negotiation Competition. I served as an academic tutor for Basic Civil Procedure I, and I was nominated by the Trial Advocacy Program faculty to the Wex Malone Inn of Court.
Please tell us about any LSU Law faculty, classes, or other experiences that were particularly impactful on your legal education.
Participating in advocacy competitions at LSU Law has been particularly impactful on my legal education. These competitions allowed me to apply what I was learning in class to real-world scenarios, enhancing my understanding and skills. The hands-on experience of crafting arguments, presenting cases, and receiving feedback from judges provided invaluable practical knowledge.
What are your fondest memories from your time at LSU Law?
My fondest memories from LSU Law involve the moments when learning the law felt like mastering a new language, and it became enjoyable to “speak” it with my classmates. Working through legal hypotheticals between classes, using the tools we had struggled with during our 1L year, and realizing how much we had grown was an incredible feeling.
What advice would you give to students entering law school who aspire to become Order of the Barristers members when they graduate?
The field of law is vast, and it is impossible to excel at everything. Focus on finding what you are excited about and where your strengths lie. When you dedicate yourself to what you enjoy, you will find your place and excel naturally.
