Appellate writing is a distilled product. Because everything in the brief (the preliminary statement, what is included in the record and how the record is organized, the framing of the issue, the ...

This column focuses on what appellate judges agree is ordinarily the most important part of the appellate process—the parties' briefs on appeals. Today's column is the second of a three-part series ...

It is basic, but critical, to persuade the court that the result you seek is the right result. The court has to feel good about ruling in favor of your client. As Judge Gurfein of the Second Circuit ...

Case briefing has a long history in legal studies as a tried-and-true method for reviewing and analyzing judicial opinions. Whether you’re a law student attempting to master case briefing, or a lawyer ...

Students compete in moot court competitions to develop skills in appellate brief writing and oral argument, and gain valuable trial practice experience. The Dean's Fund and endowments provide ...