Fall 2012 Course Schedule

Appellate Advocacy (LAW-847-001)
Bondy

Meets: 08:00 PM - 09:50 PM (M) - Room 403

Enrolled: 13 / Limit: 14

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Notices

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Description

Covers appellate advocacy in civil cases, with an emphasis on federal courts. The bulk of the course is devoted to brief writing and oral argument techniques. Also provides an overview of appellate procedure, including jurisdiction, finality, the collateral order doctrine, interlocutory appeals, mandamus, standards of review, and issue preservation and harmless error

Textbooks and Other Materials

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Winning on Appeal, Aldisert, ISBN: 978-1556818240, 2nd Edition, 2003, NITA

First Class Readings

Please read Chapter One of the assigned textbook as preparation for the first class.