Los Angeles Superior Court Junior Lawyer Participation Incentives
2 rules from official source documents
Rules encouraging junior lawyer participation in oral arguments and court proceedings. This page is scoped to Los Angeles Superior Court; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.
Only one lawyer per party may examine a witness or make objections.
Source text: If a party has more than one lawyer, only one lawyer may conduct the direct or cross-examination of a particular witness or make objections to that witness.
Less experienced attorneys are encouraged to argue motions and have important trial roles.
Source text: The court strongly encourages law firms and governmental agencies to give less experienced attorneys the opportunity to argue motions at law and motion hearings, and to have an important role at trial, including examining witnesses, conducting voir dire, and giving opening statements and closing arguments.
Does Los Angeles Superior Court encourage junior lawyer participation?
Yes. Los Angeles Superior Court rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Only one lawyer per party may examine a witness or make objections.
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