Spring 2015 Course Schedule

Appell Advcy (LAW-847-001)
Bondy

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

Enrolled: 13 / Limit: 14

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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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REQUIRED READING: Winning on Appeal: Better Briefs and Oral Advocacy by R. Aldisert - ISBN:9781556818240 -2nd Edition (NITA 2003)

First Class Readings

Chapter 1 of Winning on Appeal: Better Briefs and Oral Advocacy