Clerks Quote by Cliff Sloan
“There is no more moving a professional relationship than that between a law clerk and a Supreme Court justice. As a place to work, the court is unique in its intimacy and intensity.”
About This Quote
Source Article: The Atlantic, 2015
The relationship between a law clerk and a Supreme Court justice is uniquely close, intense, and influential.
In simple terms: Clerk‑justice bond is intimate and powerful
Key Takeaway
Recognize the impact of close professional ties
Themes
law
court
intimacy
power
Mood
analytical
serious
Type
observational
professional
When to use this quote
- law clerkships
- court deliberations
- high‑stakes legal work
Key Concepts
mentor‑mentee dynamics
judicial decision‑making
Questions to Reflect On
- How does closeness affect impartial judgment?
- Can such bonds be maintained ethically?
A Different Perspective
Intimacy may blur objectivity or create bias
![“Gonna rain like a cow pissin' on a flat rock" [drugstore clerk to detective Virgil Flowers] Dark of the Moon, p.7” quote by John Sandford](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/887/john-sandford-5843_clerks_gonna-rain-like-a-cow-pissin-on-a-flat-r_12063.jpg)
