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Keep your compilations handy and updated. If you know a matter is coming up for a hearing, see the proposition involved and check if there are some recent rulings by courts on the issue and bring this to the attention of your senior and update the compilation too. If there is an adverse ruling, it is even more important that you bring this to the attention to your senior - helps in being prepared when the court/other side brings it up.
Know the law - this is the last thing expected from the junior most but having a command over law and case laws, it will always give you an edge over your peers and sometimes your seniors too. Though I wouldnt recommend bragging it before your seniors.
A day before the hearing, check the item number and court number, the bench composition and what will be your effective item number.
On the day before the hearing, reach the court before anyone else and inquire from the court clerk if any adjounrments are being moved in your matter. Ask if adjournments are being taken in other matters - lets you keep a track on when your matter might be taken up and inform your senior about the same.
Always, and I repeat always, check before you go the Court that you are carrying the physical files and you know where they are in your bag/suitcase. Ensure that you are carrying copies of the compilation/provision for handing it over to the bench/other side. Never forget to carry the bare acts.
During the hearing, pay attention to what the Bench/other side says - will help in prearing written submissions/synopsis or case updates for your client.