Judges and Judiciary
Nov. 25, 2000
Courtroom Clod
Learning to talk to judges is like grasping a foreign language - once you know the vocabulary you must also understand the nuances.
In the old days lawyers learned their craft in apprenticeships. Part of the training involved watching older lawyers relate to judges, which would serve as a model for the neophytes.
It doesn't work that way now. Law schools don't require trial practice courses. Being an associate in a law...
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