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Junior Lawyer Participation Incentives in the California Rules of Court

2 requirements in 2 rules

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Cal. Rules of Court, rule 2.812. Requirements for court appointment of an attorney to serve as a temporary judge

  • The presiding judge may, for good cause, allow an attorney admitted to practice for at least 5 years to serve as a temporary judge despite the usual 10-year requirement.

    The rule's wording

    The presiding judge may not appoint an attorney to serve as a temporary judge unless the attorney has been admitted to practice as a member of the State Bar of California for at least 10 years before the appointment. However, for good cause, the presiding judge may permit an attorney who has been admitted to practice for at least 5 years to serve as a temporary judge.

Cal. Rules of Court, rule 9.90. Nominations and appointments of State Bar trustees

  • Attorneys who are in their first five years of practice;