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Law Practice

Sep. 4, 2024

Clerking for Justice Souter: A journey of luck, brilliance, and enduring friendship

Justice David Souter, who served as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice from 1990 to 2009, is known for his brilliance, generosity, kindness, and humility. His legal brilliance is well-documented, but his impact on his clerks and the legal profession is equally significant.

Photos courtesy of Mathew S. Rosengart

When law students or young lawyers ask for advice regarding the "keys to success," I cite obvious prerequisites--technical skill, hard work, and passion--but also mention fate and luck. I remind them...

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