Do Clerks of Court Interpret Law and Should They?
Clerks of court have not only been interpreting the law for over 200 years but applying it too.
Author name: Rachel Pilkington
Rachel Pilkington is a third-year law student at Campbell University School of Law and serves as a Staff Writer for the Campbell Law Observer. Rachel is a North Carolina native, being born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Criminal Justice, with a minor in History. During college, Rachel worked with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. It was during her time with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police that Rachel realized her passion for helping people understand and navigate the legal system. After college, Rachel joined Pilkington Law, PLLC as a legal assistant. During her time as a legal assistant, she gained the knowledge and experience that would propel her to apply to law school. During her first two years of law school, Rachel participated in Campbell Law’s Externship Program by receiving academic credit for her work on Pilkington Law, PLLC’s pro bono projects. During her third year of law school, Rachel is participating in the Gailor Family Law Litigation Clinic. Rachel has enjoyed the opportunities for education and legal experience that she has been blessed to receive while in law school at Campbell Law. Rachel’s practice areas of interest include family law, estate planning, and real estate.
