This exciting and informative program includes a top-notch panel that will address the basics of Federal Clerkships, including the value of a Federal Clerkship; how to obtain a Federal Clerkship; how to best interview for a Federal Clerkship (including “Dos and Don’ts”); how to best...
In this program, Judge Bob Bacharach of the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals will discuss ways to enhance the clarity of your legal writing. He will be drawing on his book, “Legal Writing: A Judge’s Perspective on the Science and Rhetoric of the Written Word,”...
Employment related cases are among the most common civil cases litigated in federal courts. This webinar provides a practical overview of federal employment litigation geared towards judicial law clerks, newer attorneys and law students, and others interested in learning about employment litigation. The webinar will...
The doctrine of qualified immunity is complex, controversial, and ever-changing. It can be a quagmire for new practitioners and for law clerks helping to evaluate qualified immunity motions. Judge Carlton Reeves, United States District Judge for the Southern District of Mississippi and author of Jamison...
So you’ve landed a federal clerkship interview. Congratulations! You are probably now wondering how to prepare. What should you know about the judge? Will you be quizzed on constitutional law? What if you are anticipating a period of planned leave during the clerkship or would...
This presentation, given by award-winning trial attorneys Keith & Dana Cutler of James W. Tippin & Associates in Kansas City, Missouri, will explore the history and research behind implicit bias – the attitudes and stereotypes which affect our understanding, decision-making and behavior without realizing it...
This presentation will provide an overview of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, addressing both the substantive components of the statute – the pay practices regulated, the jobs exempt from the statute’s purview, and the remedies available for violations - as well as the unique...
Clerkships offer an incredible opportunity for professional and personal growth. You will surely face challenges during your term too. From understanding your responsibilities, meeting your judge’s expectations, to possibly navigating a new city, all while weighing post-clerkship career decisions, you may be wondering how to...
FBA's Official Parallel Program at the NGO CSW67 Forum during the UN's 67th Meeting of the Commission on the Status of Women This event demonstrates the role that women play in the judiciary and how gender equality strengthens accountability across and within governmental bodies. With presentations by multiple federal...
In this program, Judge Bob Bacharach of the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals will discuss ways to enhance the clarity of your legal writing. He will be drawing on his book, “Legal Writing: A Judge’s Perspective on the Science and Rhetoric of the Written Word,”...