How the Court Works

Dignity, Formality and Tradition
The Term
The Court's Workload and Staff
Clerk of the Court and the Marshal
Visiting the Court
Marshal's Aides
Oral Argument
Types of Cases the Court Hears
The Justices' Conference
Law Clerks
Library Support
Drafting and Releasing Opinions
News Media
Modernization and Technology
The Chief Justice's Role
Selecting Justices
Appointments
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