How to Lose a Judicial Law Clerk in 10 Ways

Sometimes when you submit a long legal document, it’s easy for someone to get bored and miss important points. It’s a good idea to get someone else to read it and make edits to make sure it’s clear and to the point. When it comes to replying to someone else’s legal argument, it’s best not to just repeat what you already said. Only respond to new points in the other person’s argument. Always make your best arguments in the initial brief, don’t wait until the reply brief. And don’t file a notice of supplemental authority unless it’s really new and important. Don’t try to sneak in old cases at the last minute. It won’t help your case and it will annoy the court. These guidelines are just suggestions from two people with some experience in the legal world. You can choose to follow them or not. We hope you find them helpful.

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