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Pathways to the Bench

U.S. District Court Judge George Z. Singal (3:27)

U.S. District Court Judge George Z. Singal was born in a WWII refugee camp after his mother and sister escaped eastern Poland. His mother immigrated with her two children to the United States. Today, when Judge Singal presides over naturalization ceremonies, he shares his story and invites new citizens to take advantage of their new opportunities.

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02/27/12

Careers

With the Federal Courts (:53)

Watch a short clip about career opportunities in the U.S. Courts.

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05/17/10

Bankruptcy Basics

Part 1: Introduction (2:50)

What is bankruptcy? What happens in a bankruptcy case? Bankruptcy is a legal process that provides relief for individuals who can no longer pay all of their debts. If you are considering bankruptcy, this video will give you basic information about the process, the relief it offers, and how to find the legal help you may need.

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05/17/10

Judges Warn Congress That Steep Budget Cuts Would Have Negative Impact On Judiciary

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Judges Warn Congress That Steep Budget Cuts Would Have Negative Impact On Judiciary (3:30)

Judge Julia Gibbons, chair of the Judicial Conference Budget Committee, told a House Appropriations Subcommittee that cuts under the Budget Control Act would result in crippling staffing losses as well as cuts to Judiciary operations. Director of the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, Judge Thomas Hogan, echoed Gibbons' concerns.

04/06/12

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Jury Service (5:37)

Why is jury service important? What is the role of the jury? Jury service is the most direct way of participating in our democracy. In this video, students question federal judges from across the country on the basics of jury service.

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05/17/10

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