Judicial Clerk Interview Question:

Tell us are there alternatives to a trial?

Submitted by: Muhammad

Every lawyer should review with their clients the possibility of a negotiated resolution prior to trial. In criminal matters, for example, you may be able to get a good plea bargain. In civil cases, your lawyer might propose mediation, a settlement negotiation process involving a neutral third-party. Other times, arbitration might be an option. Arbitration- using a private service to adjudicate a dispute-is a less formal, less costly, and faster way of getting a decision in some civil matters.
Submitted by: Muhammad