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In-Court Orientation Programs in the Federal District Courts [Superseded]

Barbara Meierhoefer

January 1, 1984

A description of some of the orientation methods that have been used by various district courts to introduce new judges to judicial tasks and local court practice. An appendix includes an orientation checklist developed by the Center.

Superseded by Individual Orientation for Newly Appointed District Judges: In-Court Mentor Programs: Topical Outline (1992).

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In-Court Orientation Programs in the Federal District Courts [Superseded]