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1 month ago

Federal judges are powerful. Some of their law clerks describe a toxic work culture

"If I had declined to participate, it would have marked me as disloyal or difficult," said a former clerk. "It was a constant reminder of how completely the judge controlled my time."
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fromABA Journal
1 month ago
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Boycotting law clerks to pressure schools might 'cross an important line,' 8th Circuit chief judge says

Boycotting law clerks to influence schools raises significant ethical concerns according to 8th Circuit Chief Judge.
U.S. District Judge Daniel M. Traynor won't face accountability for his boycott of Columbia University law grads.
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5 months ago

In the federal court system, law clerks find little recourse for bullying and abuse

Judicial power imbalance exposes law clerks to harassment and abuse without adequate protective measures.
fromABA Journal
1 month ago
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Boycotting law clerks to pressure schools might 'cross an important line,' 8th Circuit chief judge says

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5 months ago

In the federal court system, law clerks find little recourse for bullying and abuse

Judicial power imbalance exposes law clerks to harassment and abuse without adequate protective measures.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago

Judges No Longer Need To Stop Federal Law Clerks From Applying To 'Political' Jobs While Clerking - Above the Law

Judicial ethics regarding clerks' political job applications have been relaxed, allowing judges discretion in evaluating potential risks.
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