Beside the Nine

In her book, Beside the Nine, author Madison Elder provides a uniquely personal approach to the Supreme Court, reflecting on law clerks and the relationships they form with their justices. Her narrative details law clerks’ roles at the Court and examines the special mentorship justices bestow upon their clerks. In this book, you'll discover how themes of legal philosophy and mentorship intersect at the Supreme Court, stories and advice from Supreme Court law clerks, and how Supreme Court law clerks assist their justices, from drafting opinions to even the occasional recon assignment. In addition, you will explore the deeply personal relationship that forms between justice and clerk while gaining a fresh perspective toward the High Court. Beside the Nine is not just for law students or lawyers, but for anyone interested in learning about American government, Washington politics, and the extraordinary value of mentorship.