In Chambers A Guide for Judicial Clerks and Externs

Name: In Chambers A Guide for Judicial Clerks and Externs
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ISBN: 9781454802891

ISBN-10: 1454802898

ISBN-13: 9781454802891

Edition: 2012

Authors: Jennifer L. Sheppard

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In Chambers is a refreshingly brief and focused book that addresses thekey concepts and basic skills clerks and externs need to have on day one. Itexplains rudimentary tasks, such as reading a docket sheet and working with acase file, and offers detailed instructions on drafting jury instructions.Sources of authority commonly relied upon by the courts are identified forspecific topics, and a helpful note-taking system is provided. Standards ofreview are covered in detail, including the standard for mixed questions offact and law. Useful checklists are provided as well for drafting documents.Exercises at the end of chapters evaluate the reader’s comprehension andapplication of the materials.…

Book details

List price: $106.00
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S.
Publication date: 3/12/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 256
Size: 7.00" wide x 10.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.232
Language: English



Summary of Contents


Introduction: What Do Judicial Clerks Do?



Basic Information to Get You Started



Civil Litigation Process



Criminal Process



Professionalism and Ethics for Judicial Clerks



Research Process



Standards of Review



Writing Techniques to Utilize When Drafting Documents for the Court



Drafting a Judicial Opinion



Drafting a Bench Memorandum



Drafting Jury Instructions



Legal Citation



Applying for a Clerkship