Why are Ties so Important? Forum

[omg clay aiken !]

if the investment in training really is the reason why ties matter, why do ties still matter for clerkships that last a finite period of time??

[Perseus_I]

if the investment in training really is the reason why ties matter, why do ties still matter for clerkships that last a finite period of time??

I know firsthand from a judge who says that he thinks ties are important because he wants to see a clerkship as an investment in someone who can someday make a contribution to the local legal community. However, not all judges feel this way, and you will find a fair number of coastal haters in flyover country clerkships.

[lisjjen]

This is a difficult question to answer. When the Chinese and Romans first wore them, they did so as an identifier on the field of battle. Now it's a status thing I guess. You wear them because if you don't, you'll look sloppy. Not one of the boys. I guess nothing has changed really.

WTF dude?

Actually, this was one of the best responses.

I know. I was trolling at first but really, analogizing to military regalia is very germane. People take care of their friends.