In Chambers: A Guide for Judicial Clerks and Externs (Aspen Coursebook Series)

In Chambers: A Guide for Judicial Clerks and Externs (Aspen Coursebook Series)

<B>In Chambers</B> 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 reader’s comprehension and application of the materials. The text of <B>In Chambers</B> 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. </P><P><B>Features:</B></P><UL><LI>Addresses <B>key concepts and basic skills</B> that clerks and externs need to have on <B>day one</B></LI><LI><B>Explains rudimentary tasks</B><UL><LI>reading a docket sheet</LI><LI>working with a case file</LI></UL></LI><LI>Offers <B>detailed instructions</B> on drafting jury instructions</LI><LI>Identifies <B>sources of authority</B> commonly relied upon by the courts in specific areas</LI><LI>Provides a helpful <B>note-taking system</B></LI><LI>Explains <B>standards of review</B> in detail<UL><LI>includes standard for mixed questions of fact and law</LI></UL></LI><LI>Includes <B>checklists for drafting documents</B></LI><LI>Features <B>chapter-ending exercises</B><UL><LI>evaluate the reader's comprehension</LI><LI>apply materials to real situations</LI></UL></LI><LI>Informed by <B>author's experience</B><UL><LI>served as a judicial clerk</LI><LI>involved in the externship programs at Appalachian School of Law and Mercer University School of Law</LI></UL><P></P>