Sorcerers' Apprentices

Sorcerers' Apprentices
Author: Artemus Ward
Publisher: NYU Press
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2007
Genre: Law
ISBN: 0814794203

"Ward and Weiden have produced that rare book that is both a meticulous piece of scholarship and a good read. The authors have . . . sifted through a varied and voluminous amount of archival material, winnowing out the chaff and leaving the excellent wheat for our consumption. They marry this extensive archival research with original survey data, using both to great effect." --Law and Politics Book Review"Helps illuminate the inner workings of an institution that is still largely shrouded in mystery." --The Wall Street Journal Online"The main quibble . . . with contemporary law clerks is that they wield too much influence over their justices' opinion-writing. Artemus and Weiden broaden this concern to the clerks' influence on the thinking of the justices about how to decide cases." --Slate.comProvides excellent insight into the inner workings of the Supreme Court, how it selects cases for review, what pressures are brought to bear on the justices, and how the final opinions are produced. Recommended for all academic libraries. --Library JournalArtemus Ward and David L. Weiden argue that the clerks have more power than they used to have, and probably more power than they should. --Washington PostThe book contains a wealth of historical information. . . . A reader can learn a lot from this pioneering study. --Cleveland Plain DealerMeticulous in scholarship. . . . Sorcerers' Apprentices presents convincing statistical evidence that the aggregate time that law clerks spend on certiorari memos has fallen considerably because of the reduction in the number of memos written by each clerk. --Judge Richard A. Posner in The New RepublicBased on judicial working papers and extensive interviews, the authors have compiled the most complete picture to dat

American Judicial Process

American Judicial Process
Author: Pamela C. Corley
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 666
Release: 2015-09-25
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 113628656X

This text is a general introduction to American judicial process. The authors cover the major institutions, actors, and processes that comprise the U.S. legal system, viewed from a political science perspective. Grounding their presentation in empirical social science terms, the authors identify popular myths about the structure and processes of American law and courts and then contrast those myths with what really takes place. Three unique elements of this "myth versus reality" framework are incorporated into each of the topical chapters: 1) "Myth versus Reality" boxes that lay out the topics each chapter covers, using the myths about each topic contrasted with the corresponding realities. 2) "Pop Culture" boxes that provide students with popular examples from film, television, and music that tie-in to chapter topics and engage student interest. 3) "How Do We Know?" boxes that discuss the methods of social scientific inquiry and debunk common myths about the judiciary and legal system. Unlike other textbooks, American Judicial Process emphasizes how pop culture portrays—and often distorts—the judicial process and how social science research is brought to bear to provide an accurate picture of law and courts. In addition, a rich companion website will include PowerPoint lectures, suggested topics for papers and projects, a test bank of objective questions for use by instructors, and downloadable artwork from the book. Students will have access to annotated web links and videos, flash cards of key terms, and a glossary.

The Chief Justice

The Chief Justice
Author: David J. Danelski
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
Total Pages: 465
Release: 2016-08-05
Genre: Law
ISBN: 0472119915

Scholars use the most advanced methods in judicial studies to examine the role of Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court

Artemus Ward's Panorama

Artemus Ward's Panorama
Author: T.W. Hingston, E.P. Robertson
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2020-09-23
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 3752509228

Reprint of the original, first published in 1869.

In Chambers

In Chambers
Author: Todd C. Peppers
Publisher: University of Virginia Press
Total Pages: 519
Release: 2012
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0813932653

Sharing their insights, anecdotes, and experiences in a clear, accessible style, the contributors provide readers with a rare glimpse into the inner workings of the Supreme Court.

Deciding to Leave

Deciding to Leave
Author: Artemus Ward
Publisher: SUNY Press
Total Pages: 358
Release: 2003-02-13
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9780791456514

The first sustained examination of the process by which justices elect to leave the United States Supreme Court.