Junior Lawyer Participation Incentives

Court encourages junior attorney participation in all proceedings where they contributed substantially.

Court permits multiple attorneys to argue if it allows junior lawyer participation.

Court encourages participation of inexperienced attorneys in courtroom proceedings.

Principal trial counsel must appear at conferences; junior attorneys encouraged to take active role.

Oral argument may be requested by letter when filing reply papers.

Junior attorneys who assisted in case preparation are encouraged to participate in trial.

Junior lawyers invited to argue motions they helped prepare; multiple attorneys may argue different issues.

Oral argument rarely granted; more likely if junior lawyer (admitted within 5 years) argues.

Court encourages multiple attorneys to argue if it provides opportunity for junior lawyers.

Multiple attorneys may argue for one party to create opportunities for relatively inexperienced lawyers.

Junior attorneys encouraged to participate in proceedings

Advise Court by letter if junior attorney will handle oral argument

Oral argument rarely granted; more likely if lawyer admitted within 5 years argues.

Court encourages junior attorney participation in proceedings where they contributed substantially.

Junior lawyers encouraged to participate in oral argument; multiple lawyers permitted.

Junior attorneys encouraged; multiple attorneys may argue upon request

Court encourages junior attorney participation in oral arguments and allows multiple attorneys to argue upon request.

Court encourages junior attorney participation in proceedings.

Oral argument not heard in pro se matters unless otherwise ordered.

Court encourages junior attorneys (under 5 years) to participate in courtroom proceedings and allows multiple attorneys to speak.

Junior attorneys encouraged to participate in proceedings; multiple attorneys may argue if it allows junior participation.

Oral argument not heard in pro se matters unless ordered.

Junior lawyers (5 years or less experience) arguing increases likelihood of oral argument.

Court encourages junior lawyers to argue and may allow multiple attorneys to argue.

Court encourages multiple attorneys to argue if it provides opportunity for junior lawyers.

Oral argument is not heard in pro se matters unless otherwise ordered.

Court encourages junior attorney participation in all proceedings where they contributed substantially.

Court permits multiple attorneys to argue if it allows junior lawyer participation.

Court encourages providing speaking opportunities to junior lawyers.

Multiple attorneys may argue different issues for each party.

Court will entertain requests for senior attorney to supplement junior attorney's argument.

Junior attorneys invited to argue Letter-Motions they helped prepare.

Junior attorneys invited to argue motions they helped prepare.

Oral argument rarely granted; more likely if lawyer admitted within 5 years argues.

Junior attorneys encouraged to argue discovery motions; multiple attorneys may argue.

Court encourages junior lawyer participation in proceedings, allowing second lawyer to handle portions of proceedings.

Junior attorneys invited to address Court at case management conferences.

Junior lawyers (under 7 years) may argue motions and question witnesses, with multiple attorneys permitted to argue for training opportunities.

Court encourages junior lawyers to argue motions they helped prepare

Junior attorneys encouraged to argue motions they helped prepare

Junior lawyers may participate in settlement conferences but must be supervised and prepared.

Junior attorneys invited to address court at case management conferences

Oral argument rarely granted; more likely if junior lawyer (admitted within 5 years) argues.

Junior lawyers not experienced in courtroom argument may be encouraged to participate, and the Court permits more than one lawyer to argue for a party when it creates opportunities for junior lawyers.

Junior lawyers are encouraged to argue motions and question witnesses, with the Court permitting multiple attorneys to argue to create participation opportunities.

Multiple attorneys may argue for one party to create opportunities for relatively inexperienced lawyers.

Junior attorneys are invited to argue discovery motions; multiple attorneys may argue to accommodate junior lawyer participation.

Junior lawyers are encouraged to participate in proceedings, and Court may grant oral argument requests where junior attorneys would gain experience.

Parties should notify Court if oral argument will be handled by a junior attorney, as this may increase likelihood of argument being granted.

Only one attorney per side may examine witnesses or address jury without leave of court.

Only one attorney per party may examine same witness or argue same point.

Oral argument scheduled at Court's discretion, particularly for dispositive motions; parties may request by letter or in motion

Court likely to hear oral argument on dispositive motions or if requested

Multiple attorneys may examine different witnesses or argue different points, but only one attorney per side may examine same witness or address jury.

Oral argument on substantive motions in criminal cases permitted upon request.

Multiple attorneys may examine different witnesses or argue different points, but only one attorney per side may examine same witness or address jury.

Oral argument on substantive motions in criminal cases permitted upon request.

Judge Wolson encourages assigning presentations to junior lawyers and allows two lawyers to argue if requested in advance.

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Court encourages assigning presentations to junior lawyers and allows multiple attorneys to argue.

Oral argument requests more likely granted when junior lawyer will argue.

Court encourages junior lawyers to argue and will accommodate them with additional time.

Junior attorneys (associates) may argue with notice to chambers; supervising counsel can supplement their argument.

Multiple attorneys allowed for different witnesses/legal points, but only one attorney per witness or point.

Oral argument may be requested or required by the Court.

Oral argument may be requested on any pending motion; usually granted for dispositive motions or complex issues.

Judge encourages junior attorneys who worked on briefs to participate in oral argument.

Oral argument granted on motions at judge's discretion.

Oral argument granted at judge's discretion if helpful for decision-making.

Only one attorney may examine witnesses; multiple attorneys may argue motions.

Oral argument and motions encouraged in criminal cases.

Oral argument scheduled at Court's discretion, particularly for dispositive motions; parties may request by letter or in motion

Court likely to hear oral argument on dispositive motions or if requested

Oral argument not routinely granted but may be considered upon request or if helpful to decision.

Encouragement for developing trial lawyers.

Junior lawyers encouraged to present unless lead counsel required.

Less experienced attorneys may have assistance from more experienced counsel during oral argument.

Oral argument generally permitted on substantive criminal motions upon request.

Oral argument granted only if it would illuminate pleadings or briefs.

Judge Wolson encourages use of less-experienced attorneys for court presentations and permits two lawyers to argue if requested in advance, with no negative inference drawn.

Court encourages assigning court presentations and arguments to less experienced attorneys.

Only one lead counsel per party; must attend all proceedings except motion hearings; junior lawyers encouraged for motion hearings; only one counsel may argue motion without approval.

Only one lead counsel per party; must attend all proceedings except motion hearings; junior lawyers encouraged for motion hearings; only one counsel may argue motion without approval.

Only one lawyer per party may examine a witness and handle objections for that witness.

Only one lawyer per party may examine a witness and handle objections for that witness.

Court encourages participation of less experienced or diverse lawyers in trial and FPTC

Lead counsel must attend proceedings; junior counsel encouraged to participate in arguments and witness examination.

Court encourages providing opportunities for less experienced and diverse lawyers.

Parties may divide oral argument between two attorneys.

Junior counsel encouraged to participate; notice 7 days before hearing increases likelihood of oral argument.

Junior lawyers (graduated within 5 years or with minimal oral advocacy experience) increase likelihood of oral argument if noted in bold and underlined font.

Lead counsel are encouraged to allow junior lawyers (5 years or fewer experience) to argue motions and examine witnesses.

Junior lawyers (under 5 years) may increase likelihood of oral argument if noted in bold/underline.

Junior counsel (under 7 years) may increase likelihood of oral argument if notice is filed 7 days before hearing.

Junior lawyers from under-represented groups conducting argument may increase likelihood of oral argument.

Court may dispense with oral argument; encourages junior attorneys to present arguments.

Junior lawyers (under 4 years) may increase likelihood of oral argument.

Court may dispense with oral argument; encourages junior attorney participation.

Junior lawyers (under 4 years) must file notice 14 days before hearing to present oral argument.

Court encourages providing opportunities for junior and diverse lawyers.

Parties may divide oral argument among two attorneys.

Court encourages lead counsel to allow junior lawyers (5 or fewer years out of law school) to participate in proceedings.

Junior lawyers (5 years or less) may secure oral argument by requesting it.

Court encourages junior counsel (5 or fewer years out of law school) to participate in proceedings

Court may allow multiple attorneys to argue if junior lawyers (5 or fewer years) participate.

Court encourages lead counsel to allow junior counsel to argue motions and examine witnesses.

Court encourages junior lawyers (under 5 years) to participate in hearings/trial and will extend time limits.

Less-experienced attorneys are encouraged to argue; experienced counsel may argue briefly at end.

Court may vacate hearings without oral argument, but will reschedule if junior lawyer (≤5 years) will argue.

Judge Tse encourages oral argument by junior lawyers.

Junior lawyers (under 5 years) encouraged to argue motions and participate in conferences.

Junior attorneys (under 7 years, fewer than 5 arguments) require 1-week notice to chambers.

Junior attorneys (under 7 years experience, fewer than 5 federal motions argued) must notify the Court one week before hearing to have their participation considered for oral argument.

Junior attorneys (under 7 years, fewer than 5 federal motions) must notify court 1 week before argument.

Court encourages junior lawyers to examine witnesses and have important trial roles

Notify CRD two weeks in advance if junior attorney (under 7 years) will argue.

Senior attorney may provide additional argument if needed.

Junior lawyers encouraged to argue and multiple attorneys permitted to argue

Less-experienced attorneys encouraged to participate in witness examination at trial.

Time limits extended for associates with fewer than 5 years of experience.

Court encourages junior lawyers to examine witnesses and have important trial roles

Court encourages junior lawyers to have important roles in hearings and trial.

Court encourages junior lawyers to examine witnesses and have important trial roles.

Only one lawyer per witness per party; junior lawyer may confer briefly with senior lawyer.

Junior attorneys (under 7 years experience, fewer than 5 federal motions argued) must notify the Court one week before hearing to have their participation considered for oral argument.

Court will hear oral argument if junior lawyer (4 or fewer years) requests it.

Junior attorneys (under 7 years experience, fewer than 5 federal motions argued) have increased likelihood of oral argument consideration.

Lawyers with five or fewer years of experience may prompt the Court to reschedule vacated oral argument hearings if they will conduct the argument.

The Court encourages oral argument by less-experienced attorneys on any matters.

Junior lawyers (5 years or less experience) may increase likelihood of pre-motion conference.

Junior lawyers (5 years or less experience) may increase likelihood of oral argument.

Court encourages junior lawyer participation in proceedings and permits multiple attorneys to argue different issues for each party.

Court encourages participation of relatively inexperienced counsel.

If counsel indicates a lawyer with seven or fewer years of experience will appear, the Court may schedule a pre-motion conference.

The Court encourages lead counsel to allow lawyers with six or fewer years of experience to examine witnesses and present argument.

When a lawyer with six or fewer years of experience argues a motion, the Court may allow more experienced counsel to assist during oral argument.

The Court strongly encourages participation of relatively inexperienced attorneys in court proceedings.

Multiple attorneys may argue for each party at oral argument.

The Court encourages attorneys with 6 or fewer years of experience to participate in oral argument and permits multiple attorneys to argue for one party.

Court encourages junior lawyer participation in proceedings and permits multiple attorneys to argue different issues for each party.

Junior lawyers (6 or fewer years experience) may have multiple attorneys argue and divide argument time.

Junior lawyers gain increased oral argument opportunities and may have multiple attorneys argue.

Less experienced attorneys are defined as those with 6 or fewer years of experience, excluding clerkships and leave time.

Court may allow multiple attorneys to argue different issues to facilitate junior lawyer participation.

Junior lawyers (6 years or less experience) increase likelihood of pre-motion conference being scheduled.

If a lawyer with five years or less of experience will appear, the Court will schedule a pre-motion conference.

If oral argument will be presented by an attorney with five years or less of licensed experience, the Court will schedule oral argument.

Oral argument is more likely when the arguing attorney has fewer than five years of experience.

Notifying the Court that arguing counsel has under five years of experience increases the likelihood of oral argument.

Notifying the Court that motion argument will be handled by counsel with under five years of experience increases the chance of oral argument.

Court encourages participation of relatively inexperienced counsel.

Court encourages opportunities for attorneys with less than 7 years experience to argue motions.

Court will grant oral argument if newer attorney will argue, even if normally would not.

Court will allocate additional time for oral argument by newer attorney.

Request oral argument for newer attorney by contacting courtroom deputy after motion is ripe.

Court will grant oral argument for newer attorneys even if normally would rule on briefs.

Court will allocate additional time for oral argument when newer attorney argues.

More experienced counsel may also speak during oral argument.

Court will notify opposing counsel and request they permit newer attorney to argue.

Request oral argument for junior lawyer by contacting law clerk after briefing is complete.

Court will grant oral argument for junior lawyers even if normally wouldn't allow it.

Court will allocate extra time for junior lawyer oral arguments.

Both junior and senior lawyers may argue motions together.

More experienced counsel may also speak during oral argument.

Court will notify opposing counsel and suggest they allow newer attorney to argue.

Junior lawyers encouraged to appear at conferences and status settings.

Junior lawyers encouraged to handle pre-trial matters with supervision.

Court encourages opportunities for attorneys with less than 7 years of experience to conduct oral arguments.

Procedure to request oral argument for a Newer Attorney: contact law clerk after briefing is ripe.

Court will grant oral argument requests for Newer Attorneys even when ordinarily denied, allow extra time, and permit multiple attorneys to argue.

Court encourages Newer Attorneys to appear for status conferences, case management conferences, and scheduling conferences.

Court encourages Newer Attorneys to handle pre-trial matters under supervision.

Notice required 2 business days before hearing for multiple attorney participation.

Oral arguments and status conferences generally granted; in-person preferred but remote considered.

Court encourages junior attorneys and Rule 9 interns to argue, permits multiple attorneys per party.

Court encourages junior attorneys and Rule 9 legal interns to argue, permits multiple attorneys per party to create participation opportunities.

Court encourages Rule 9 interns and junior attorneys to argue, permits multiple attorneys to argue for one party.

Encourages Rule 9 interns and junior attorneys to argue in court.

Oral arguments and status conferences generally granted; in-person preferred but remote considered.

Court encourages junior attorneys and Rule 9 interns to argue, permits multiple attorneys per party.

Court encourages Rule 9 interns and junior attorneys to argue, permits multiple attorneys to argue for one party.

Oral argument procedures section begins

Junior lawyers with less than 7 years experience are encouraged to conduct hearings, especially when they contributed to the motion papers.

Court encourages junior attorneys and Rule 9 legal interns to argue, permits multiple attorneys per party to create participation opportunities.

Court encourages junior lawyer participation in courtroom proceedings.

Court may allow multiple attorneys to argue or examine witnesses for junior lawyer participation.

Experienced attorneys may supplement junior lawyers' arguments if needed.

Encourages Rule 9 interns and junior attorneys to argue in court.

Attorneys must have at least 7 years of bar membership or judicial experience to serve as neutrals.

Supervising lawyers must be admitted to practice and have at least 3 years of experience.

Each side limited to 20 minutes for oral argument plus 5 minutes for rebuttal.

Oral argument granted when Court needs clarification or when opposing party likely to lose.

Court will grant oral argument if a newer attorney will argue, even if not ordinarily granted.

Court will grant oral argument if a newer attorney will argue, even if not ordinarily granted.

Newer attorneys are defined as those practicing for less than 7 years.

Court will consider allocating additional time for oral argument by newer attorneys.

More experienced counsel may also speak during oral argument.

Court will notify opposing counsel and request they allow a newer attorney to argue.

Court draws no inference from party's decision not to have newer attorney argue.

Court draws no inference about motion importance or merits from having/not having newer attorney argue.

Newer Attorneys (practicing less than 7 years) are incentivized with increased oral argument opportunities, additional time, and permission for experienced co-counsel to also speak.

Parties must contact law clerk to request oral argument by newer attorney after briefing is complete.

Court will grant oral argument requests for newer attorneys if practicable, provide extra time, allow experienced counsel to speak, and suggest opposing counsel reciprocate.

Newer attorneys are defined as those practicing for less than 7 years.

Court will consider allocating additional time for oral argument by newer attorneys.

More experienced counsel may also speak during oral argument.

Court will notify opposing counsel and request they allow a newer attorney to argue.

Court draws no inference from party's decision not to have newer attorney argue.

Court draws no inference about motion importance or merits from having/not having newer attorney argue.

Attorneys with less than 7 years experience who argue motions receive preferential treatment including increased likelihood of oral argument, additional time, and permission for multiple attorneys to argue.

Newer Attorneys (practicing less than 7 years) are incentivized with increased oral argument opportunities, additional time, and permission for experienced co-counsel to also speak.

Only one lawyer per party may examine any given witness.

Junior attorneys (≤5 years) may request oral argument on noticed motions.

Judge will hold oral argument for junior attorneys (under 5 years) if requested by opposing counsel.

Court encourages opportunities for young lawyers to conduct hearings.

Junior lawyers (under 5 years) arguing may increase likelihood of oral argument.

Only one lawyer per party may examine a witness and make objections for that witness.

Junior attorneys (≤5 years) may request oral argument on noticed motions.

Judge will hold oral argument for junior attorneys (under 5 years) if requested by opposing counsel.

Junior lawyers (under 5 years) may increase likelihood of oral argument on civil motions.

Rule 11 pleas encouraged before magistrate judge; district judge pleas at pretrial motion date or scheduled.

Encourages junior lawyers (under 10 years) to argue motions and participate in conferences

Encourages specific requests for junior lawyer oral argument opportunities

Junior lawyers (under 5 years) may be granted oral argument if both sides have junior attorneys or if opposing counsel also requests argument.

Junior attorneys (first 6 years of practice) presenting argument may increase likelihood of oral argument, and more experienced counsel may assist if needed.

Junior attorneys (under 5 years) presenting oral argument may increase likelihood of argument being granted.

Junior attorneys (under 5 years) presenting oral argument may increase likelihood of argument being granted.

Junior attorneys (under 5 years) may present oral argument with supervisor assistance.

Junior lawyers (first 6 years) encouraged to present arguments.

Advance notice for junior lawyer arguments may result in extra time and assistance.

Junior associates arguing motions may increase likelihood of oral argument

Junior attorneys (first 6 years of practice) presenting argument may increase likelihood of oral argument, and more experienced counsel may assist if needed.

Junior attorneys (less than 4 years’ experience) are encouraged to participate, with increased oral argument likelihood, multiple attorneys allowed to argue, and marking required on first page of notices/briefs.

Newer attorneys (practicing fewer than 7 years) are encouraged to participate in oral arguments; upon notice, judge grants oral argument if practicable, considers extra time, and allows experienced counsel to assist.

Attorneys with fewer than 7 years of experience are encouraged to participate in proceedings.

Judge encourages newer attorneys to argue motions they contributed to briefing for.

Parties must notify court if newer attorney will argue motion.

Court will grant oral argument if practicable when newer attorney will argue.

Court will consider allocating additional time for oral argument with newer attorney.

Court draws no inference from decision not to have newer attorney argue.

Court draws no inference about motion importance or merits based on newer attorney participation.

Newer attorneys (practicing fewer than 7 years) are encouraged to participate in oral arguments; upon notice, judge grants oral argument if practicable, considers extra time, and allows experienced counsel to assist.

Lawyers with less than 7 years of experience are young lawyers; court encourages them to have primary speaking roles and considers this when granting oral argument requests.

Court encourages opportunities for lawyers with fewer than 7 years of experience to conduct hearings, especially those who contributed to the underlying motion or response.

Lawyers with less than 7 years of experience are young lawyers; court encourages them to have primary speaking roles and considers this when granting oral argument requests.

Court encourages lawyers with less than seven years of experience to conduct hearings, especially for motions they drafted or contributed to, to provide substantive speaking opportunities.

Young lawyers (practicing less than 7 years) are encouraged to conduct hearings, especially for motions they drafted or contributed to.

Junior lawyers (licensed fewer than 7 years) are encouraged to receive speaking roles, especially if they drafted the motion/response or prepared the witness.

Young lawyers (practicing less than 7 years) are encouraged to conduct hearings, especially for motions they drafted or contributed to.

Junior lawyers (licensed fewer than 7 years) should be given speaking roles for motions/responses they drafted or witnesses they prepared.

Court welcomes less-experienced counsel to argue motions at hearings.

Experienced counsel may supplement/amend junior counsel's argument with additional time.

Junior attorneys (5 years or less) may have multiple attorneys argue.

The Court strongly encourages attorneys with five or fewer years of experience to participate in all court proceedings, including discovery hearings.

Court will hold hearing if junior attorney (under 5 years) requests oral argument 10 days in advance.

Parties are encouraged to provide less experienced attorneys opportunity to present oral argument.

Attorneys with 7 or fewer years of experience arguing motions increase the likelihood of an oral argument hearing.

Junior attorneys (under 7 years) may increase likelihood of oral argument if they played substantial role in filing/witness preparation.

Junior lawyers are encouraged to substantively participate in settlement conferences.