From Judicial Scholar to judicial law clerk and mentor ⚖️ #USCRiceLaw is proud to highlight inaugural Judicial Scholar Torrey Benjamin and current 2026 Judicial Scholar Arden Westphalen. Through the Judicial Scholars Program, both students have gained hands-on experience working alongside judges and clerks across South Carolina courts while building meaningful mentorship connections along the way. “Participating in the Judicial Scholars program has allowed me to learn from and work alongside justices and judges, both on and off the bench, at the trial and appellate courts in South Carolina.” -Torrey Benjamin, ‘22 “I am very grateful for the experience I've had as a Judicial Scholar. It has provided me with the unique opportunity to learn from judges and clerks in different courts, work on interesting projects and expand my knowledge and skills.” -Arden Westphalen, ‘28 Read more at the link in bio.