Judge's associate

Judge's associate

In a court of law, a Judge's Associate is a trained lawyer who assists the judge with administrative and legal work. In the case of the latter, this may involve providing draft judgments, proof reading a judge's work for errors and legal accuracy, and, liaising with counsel. The extent of this work depends on the individual judge. In criminal trials, Associates also have a role in court including asking the accused whether they are pleading guilty or not-guilty and take the verdict. In civil matters, Associates may also call out for the litigants when it is time to appear before the court.

External links

* [http://www.lexisnexis.com.au/aus/academic/students/career/Clerkships/interview2.asp Interview with a Judge's Associate]
* [http://www.alsa.asn.au/files/lsd/2004/JudgesHandbook2004.pdf Australian Law Students' Association Judges' Associate Handbook]


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