Clerking for a federal judge is a tough job – the expectations are high and the learning curve is steep. After receiving a minimal amount of training, federal judicial law clerks are expected to help run the chambers of a federal judge and decide complex legal issues. This book is intended to help readers in their initial adjustment in becoming a federal law clerk and provide them with a running start before they even begin their first day.
Book content includes:
-Clerkship basics: Including what federal law clerks do, who they work with, and the benefits of clerking for a federal judge
-30 law clerk tips and tricks: Including what to read before you begin clerking, how to interact with attorneys appearing before your judge, and how to ensure that your chambers runs smoothly
-Case progression in federal court: Includes a primer on what happens at the beginning, middle, and end of a case
-Answers to frequently asked questions
-Glossary of terms to know before beginning a judicial clerkship
About the Author: Meghan Dohoney, Esq., served as a law clerk for three years for a federal judge in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. She currently runs her own freelance law practice based out of San Diego, CA. For more information on the author, visit www.meghandohoney.com.
Book content includes:
-Clerkship basics: Including what federal law clerks do, who they work with, and the benefits of clerking for a federal judge
-30 law clerk tips and tricks: Including what to read before you begin clerking, how to interact with attorneys appearing before your judge, and how to ensure that your chambers runs smoothly
-Case progression in federal court: Includes a primer on what happens at the beginning, middle, and end of a case
-Answers to frequently asked questions
-Glossary of terms to know before beginning a judicial clerkship
About the Author: Meghan Dohoney, Esq., served as a law clerk for three years for a federal judge in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. She currently runs her own freelance law practice based out of San Diego, CA. For more information on the author, visit www.meghandohoney.com.
