San Diego Superior Court Junior Lawyer Participation Incentives

1 rule from official source documents

Rules encouraging junior lawyer participation in oral arguments and court proceedings.

Civil cases

The Court encourages law firms and government agencies to allow less experienced attorneys to argue motions, examine witnesses, conduct voir dire, and open/close a case.

The Court encourages law firms and government agencies to allow less experienced attorneys the opportunity to argue motions, examine witnesses, conduct voir dire and open/close a case. The Court will consider allowing leave to allow lead counsel to intervene when appropriate.

Common questions about San Diego Superior Court junior lawyer participation incentives

Does San Diego Superior Court encourage junior lawyer participation?

Yes. Judge Daniel Segura's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. The Court encourages law firms and government agencies to allow less experienced attorneys to argue motions, examine witnesses, conduct voir dire, and open/close a case.

View rule Official source Source: page 2, section Lodged Documents

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