Introduction to the pocket survival guide -- Overview of clerkship and role of the law clerk -- History of the U.S. Court of Appeals -- Merits panel case -- Oral argument -- Filing the decision with the clerk -- After the decision is rendered : petition for rehearing and the en banc process -- Writing tips -- Researching tips -- Bluebooking tips -- Communication within the court -- Computer system -- Working style -- Other duties -- Traveling for the court -- Law clerk hiring -- Dealing with staff -- Ethics.
