Navigation In a new, five-minute installment in the Court Shorts video series, 11 federal judges bring attention to the central role of citizens in maintaining public trust in the justice system. Click Here To Read The Full Article
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Judges Learn Students’ Perspectives in Law Day Events
Federal judges are creating opportunities throughout May for critical thinking and candid conversations with students about the rule of law, as part of the Judiciary’s annual observance of Law Day. Click Here To Read The Full Article
New Bankruptcy Filings Plummet 38.1 Percent
Bankruptcy filings dropped 38.1 percent for the 12-month period ending March 31, 2021, a dramatic fall that coincided with the coronavirus (COVID-19), which first disrupted the economy in March 2020. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Judges Focus on Diversity in Clerkship, Internship Hiring
Federal judges are working to make highly sought-after law clerkships and judicial internships more accessible to a diverse pool of law students. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Judge Honors Mother’s Adversity, Sacrifice by Women
In a highly personal talk, Judge Paula Xinis recounts how two women inspired her career in the law through their different battles with adversity: Sojourner Truth, an abolitionist who escaped from slavery, and Xinis’ mother. Click Here To Read The Full Article