This course covers the theory and the practice of the appellate process. Students learn about the rules of appellate procedure and refine their legal writing and oral advocacy skills. The central project is writing a brief and presenting an oral argument in an appellate case, with another student as opposing counsel. The work is graded by judges of the United States Courts of Appeals, who also preside over the oral arguments.

Appellate Practice is strongly recommended for those students who plan to participate in the Dean's Cup moot court competition in the spring. The problem assigned in the course will be the same one used in the competition second semester. Although Appellate Practice is an excellent opportunity to prepare oneself for the Dean's Cup, it is not a prerequisite for participating in the competition. Students who cannot take the course are eligible for the Dean's Cup and are encouraged to participate.

Sections/Instructors

Christopher G. Browning Jr.
Appellate Practice 405.01
Fall 2012
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Sean E. Andrussier, James B. Maxwell
Appellate Practice 405.01
Fall 2011
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Michael R. Dreeben
Appellate Practice 405.01
Fall 2010
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Michael E. Tigar
Appellate Practice 405.01
Fall 2009
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Michael E. Tigar, Allison Hester-Haddad
Appellate Practice 405.01
Fall 2008
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Jeffrey B. Welty
Appellate Practice 405.01
Fall 2007
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Jeffrey B. Welty
Appellate Practice 405.01
Fall 2006

Denise Riebe
Appellate Practice 405.01
Fall 2005
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Denise Riebe
Appellate Practice 405.01
Fall 2004

Denise Riebe
Appellate Practice 405.01
Fall 2003

Denise Riebe
Appellate Practice 405.01
Fall 2002

William A. Reppy, Jr.
Appellate Practice 405.01
Fall 2001