Describe the effects of the collegial process

Question

• Describe at least four factors that affect the decision-making process through collegial contact between judges. Provide a rationale for your response.
• Describe the effects of the collegial process in forming a judge's personal opinion on an issue. Suggest at least two effects that power and prestige have on a judge when an outcome of a case is being determined. Provide a rationale for your response.
• Compare and contrast two of the four theories that influence acceptance of a case for appeal Cue Theory, Small-group analysis, Attitude Theory, Rational Choice.Identify the theories that you believe are the most effective during the appeals process at increasing the likelihood that an appeal would be granted. Provide a rationale in your response.
• Imagine that you are a newly hired lawyer to a local law firm. An upset client has asked you to meet to discuss the fact that the court will not hear her case. Prepare a response for your client in which you illustrate the use of cue theory as an effective means of case handling. Provide a rationale in your response.