Courtroom Experience Certification

COURTROOM EXPERIENCE CERTIFICATION Local Rule 83.I.03(C) APPLICANTS NAME: _____________________________________________________________________________ CLERKSHIP SERVICE JUDGES NAME: _________________________________________________________________________________ COURT: ________________________________________ DATES OF CLERKSHIP: ____________________________The judge for whom the clerkship was served should answer questions 1-3 based on the judges personal knowledge of the applicants courtroom experience. 1. Has the Applicant served as a law clerk for at least one (1) year? G Yes G No 1 2. Has the Applicant observed the equivalent of at least four (4) complete trials (including jury selection through verdict) during the clerkship? G Yes G No If the Applicant has observed less than the equivalent of four (4) complete trials, indicate the number, if any, which can be certified by the judge for whom the clerkship was served: _________________________________ 3. Has the Applicant observed at least six (6) oral arguments of motions or appeals during the clerkship? G Yes G No If the Applicant has observed less than the equivalent of six (6) oral arguments of motions or appeals, indicate the number, if any, which can be certified by the judge for whom the clerkship was served:_________________ Signature of Judge: _________________________________________ Date: _________________________The Applicant should answer the following question and sign below: 4. If the clerkship was not served in the federal court system, has the Applicant observed at least two (2) trial equivalents and two (2) oral arguments of motions or appeals in the federal court system? G Yes G No 2 (Attach documentation). I verify that all information contained in this Certification is correct. Signature of Applicant: _____________________________________ Date: ___________________ 1 The use of the term equivalent is intended to allow the Applicant to receive credit for observing a trial despite absencefrom the courtroom from time to time during the trial or to piece together portions of a number of different trials for credit as asingle trial. 2 If the Applicant relies on non-clerkship experiences (including federal court trials or arguments observed by an Applicantwho clerked for a state court judge), he or she should attach a partially completed state court form or similar documentation reflecting the necessary additional experiences. See S.C.C.A. Rule 403(e). Rev. 8/01