I always ask my law clerks, in addition to reading all the…
“I always ask my law clerks, in addition to reading all the briefs, including all the amici briefs, that if there's a good law review article, they should bring it to me.”
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Encourage clerks to supplement case reading with scholarly articles for deeper insight.
In simple terms: Read articles to deepen case understanding.
Seek scholarly perspectives.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- legal preparation
- academic research
- policy development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Which articles could most impact your case?
- How do you balance brief reading with research?
Time constraints may limit thorough review of all articles.