Appellate Advocacy

3 units

Enrollment limit: 24. This course is designed to provide students with the practical skills and substantive knowledge necessary to successful appellate advocacy. Students are trained to identify and analyze legal issues unique to appellate proceedings, such as harmless error, error preservation, and standards of review, while at the same time learning practical skills in written and oral advocacy. Classes combine lecture, group discussion, and demonstration with simulated oral arguments in which the students assume the role of counsel on appeal. Students are also required to observe oral arguments before the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. Grades are based upon written assignments, class participation, and a final oral argument. Grading is not anonymous. There is no final examination. No prerequisites. Regular attendance and participation required. 3 units.