The following is an excerpt from the book “A Life in the Law: Advice for Young Lawyers,” by Judge William S. Duffey Jr. and Richard A. “Doc” Schneider. It’s available at the American Bar Association.

As a federal judge, I am privileged to be assisted by very bright, engaging, and interesting law clerks with whom I develop strong personal relationships. But, as dictated by the great cycle of things, our time together concludes and they prepare to move on to other work. We always talk about what they will do next-will they practice by themselves, teach, join one of the big firms Will they make deals or will they litigate

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