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CSUN Offers Help in Understanding Judicial System

(NORTHRIDGE, Calif., April 11, 2007) – “Meet the Judges,” a public forum designed to answer questions about the operation of trial courts and the role of judges, will be sponsored by Cal State Northridge’s Political Science Department on Thursday, April 26, from 7 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.

The free event is open to the public and will take place in the Grand Salon of the University Student Union, located on the east side of the campus at 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge.

“This is a unique opportunity for students and the community to observe the legal environment and get some one-on-one mentoring with Superior Court judges,” said Larry Becker, the CSUN political science professor in charge of the event.  “Those attending will gain a better understanding of how the law works and how judges do their jobs.”

Los Angeles Superior Court judges from Chatsworth, San Fernando and Van Nuys Courts, and representatives from the San Fernando Valley Bar Association, will share their experience and expertise in interpreting the inner workings of local government.

Parking costs $4 and is available in Lot G4, on the corner of Zelzah Avenue and Plummer St.

For more information, contact Becker at (818) 677-3478 or lawrence.becker@csun.edu.