San Francisco Superior Court Junior Lawyer Participation Incentives

1 rule from official source documents

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

The Court encourages parties and senior attorneys to give newer practitioners opportunities to argue motions or examine witnesses at trial in civil actions.

The Court encourages parties and senior attorneys to allow newer practitioners in Civil actions the opportunity to participate in court, either by arguing motions or examining witnesses at trial.

Common questions about San Francisco Superior Court junior lawyer participation incentives

Does San Francisco Superior Court encourage junior lawyer participation?

Yes. Judge Rochelle East's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. The Court encourages parties and senior attorneys to give newer practitioners opportunities to argue motions or examine witnesses at trial in civil actions.

View rule Official source Source: page 1, section Notice to Attorneys Regarding Newer Practitioners

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