Appeals Quote by Samuel Alito
“After law school, I had the opportunity to clerk for a tremendous judge, Leonard I. Garth, on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit, the court to which I was appointed in 1990.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: “Judicial Appointment Remarks” at U.S. Court of Appeals, 1990
Clerking for a distinguished judge offers unparalleled insight into appellate law and judicial reasoning.
In simple terms: Clerking teaches appellate law.
Key Takeaway
Seek mentorship in law.
Themes
law
career
mentorship
Mood
informative
encouraging
Type
professional
educational
When to use this quote
- law school
- court clerkship
- networking
Key Concepts
judicial process
legal analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- What can aspiring lawyers do without a clerkship?
- How does mentorship shape legal thinking?
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