What happens when Michael goes to talk to the judge in Chapter 16?

The judge happily invites Michael to speak with him although he thinks the conversation is nothing more than a general talk about the trial. The judge makes chitchat, and asks him questions about his classes and his aspirations toward becoming a lawyer. The judge then tells Michael about his life, and thinks that this should suffice their discussion. Michael leaves without ever bringing up Hanna or her illiteracy to the judge.