As a partner in one of the largest law firms in the state, I receive many memoranda from junior attorneys or clerks on various legal subjects. The memoranda are important because we need to rely on the quality of the research and analysis. They also are a tool to make decisions about hiring and advancement. While much has been discussed about the motivations and ramifications of the release of California congressman Devin Nunes’ memorandum, had the author been a clerk seeking employment, an offer of employment would not have been made based on this exceedingly thin product.
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