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Risky Business of Being a DOJ Lawyer Right Now

By Sara Kropf Working for the Department of Justice used to be a safe bet. You’d get great experience serving the country. Veteran prosecutors would train and closely supervise newer prosecutors to bring (mostly) meritorious cases. Prosecutors were expected to follow the ethics rules and (almost)...

The Presumption of Credibility No Longer Applies to DOJ Lawyers—And That’s a Good Thing

By Sara Kropf A lawyer’s credibility with the judge is one key to courtroom success. Far too often though, I observe federal judges treat DOJ lawyers as credible (until proven not credible) and treat defense counsel as not credible (until proven credible). Judges routinely accept representations...

A Practical Guide to Notetaking During Trial

By Sara Kropf I take lots of notes during trial. I’m not lucky enough to have a perfect memory. Some people have the gift of recalling what happened each day in trial. I envy them. But I need notes. To be a good trial lawyer, you need credibility with the judge and the jury. A key part of being...
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