Appellate Advocacy

This course is a general introduction to civil practice in federal and state appellate courts, particularly the Supreme Court of Connecticut. It includes a study of the extent and limits of appellate review, of Connecticut and Federal appellate rules, and of the practical and strategic considerations in the preparation of briefs and the organization of oral arguments. Students prepare and present one complete appeal, including brief and oral argument. An actual pending appeal is used if possible. A research project on an issue of appellate law or procedure is required.

Course Schedule

  • Date: Tuesday 6:30-9:15PM
  • Location: ST108

Course Information

  • Catalog number-Section number: 7602-10
  • Course Type: Lecture
  • Prerequisites: None
  • Credits (min/max): 3/3
  • Notes: The actual enrollment of this course is 16. 4 seats have been set aside for evening students.
  • Subjects:

Enrollment

  • Enrollment status: Open
  • Current enrollment/capacity: 10/16
  • Reserve population/capacity: 0/0
  • Waitlist enrollment/capacity: 0/50

Grading

  • Grade basis: Graded
  • Satisifies Writing Requirement: No
  • Exam type: NO EXAM