Courses

    This full-year clinical program provides direct and intensive experience in litigating appellate cases in the United States Supreme Court, the federal circuit courts of appeals (primarily the D.C. and Fourth Circuits), and the D.C. Court of Appeals (the highest District of Columbia court). Students have primary responsibility for the litigation of the clinic's cases. This responsibility includes writing briefs, motions, and appendices, and presenting oral arguments, as applicable. Student work is closely supervised by the clinic director who is an experienced appellate litigator and the teaching fellows who are both experienced attorneys. A weekly, two-hour seminar covers all aspects of the appellate process and provides simulation training.

This clinic is open to students who have completed the equivalent of four full time semesters by the end of their first semester enrolled in the clinic. Participation: 16 students.