In Chambers: A Guide for Judicial Clerks and Externs
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Book length
256 pages
Publication Date
2012-03-12
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Description
In Chambers is a refreshingly brief and focused book that addresses the key concepts and basic skills clerks and externs need to have on day one. It explains rudimentary tasks, such as reading a docket sheet and working with a case file, and offers detailed instructions on drafting jury instructions. Sources of authority commonly relied upon by the courts are identified for specific topics, and a helpful note-taking system is provided. Standards of review are covered in detail, including the standard for mixed questions of fact and law. Useful checklists are provided as well for drafting documents. Exercises at the end of chapters evaluate the readerand#8217;s comprehension and application of the materials. The text of In Chambers is informed by the author's own experience as a judicial clerk as well as her involvement with the externship programs at Appalachian School of Law and Mercer University School of Law.
Features:
Addresses key concepts and basic skills that clerks and externs need to have on day one
Explains rudimentary tasks
reading a docket sheet
working with a case file
Offers detailed instructions on drafting jury instructions
Identifies sources of authority commonly relied upon by the courts in specific areas
Provides a helpful note-taking system
Explains standards of review in detail
includes standard for mixed questions of fact and law
Includes checklists for drafting documents
Features chapter-ending exercises
evaluate the reader's comprehension
apply materials to real situations
Informed by author's experience
served as a judicial clerk
involved in the externship programs at Appalachian School of Law and Mercer University School of Law
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