Appellate Advocacy (LAW-847-003)
Lofaso
Meets: 08:00 PM - 09:50 PM (M) - Room 504
Enrolled: 14 / Limit: 14
Notices
1) The required make-up class for Labor Day (which is cancelled) will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 8 from 8-10 pm.
2) Please purchase additional course materials from the Photocopy Center at WCL.
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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First Class Readings
First class reading: Berry, ch. 1.
Syllabus
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