Court Time Isn’t Wasted on the Young: Federal Judges Encourage Meaningful Participation From Younger Attorneys
It’s become increasingly difficult to find meaningful on-your-feet experience in federal courts. Civil trials have been declining for years, and many courts are deciding pre-trial motions exclusively on the written submissions. The relative scarcity of live courtroom action means that younger lawyers receive few opportunities to stand and address the court, even when they’ve significantly contributed to the matter under consideration.