This course is designed to teach students the rules and formalities of appellate practice and help students develop the skills necessary to write an effective appellate brief and present a persuasive oral argument. During the first semester students research and write an appellate brief and engage in short in-class oral arguments. During the second semester students receive instruction on the organization and presentation of longer oral arguments, engage in a practice oral round and receive an individualized critique of their performance. They complete the course by competing in the Dunmore Moot Court Tournament, which culminates in a final round oral argument before sitting judges in the spring.
Prof. Christian Grostic is a Research and Writing Attorney with the Federal Public Defender’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio. He is an adjunct professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Law and a graduate of the University of Michigan Law School.
Prof. Melissa Ghrist is a practicing attorney and Adjunct Professor of Law at Case Western Reserve University.
The syllabus for your course is available on Canvas.
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These study aids are available online. Please click the hyperlinked title to view them. For instructions on how to use the specific platforms, including troubleshooting, please view Andy Dorchak's Study Aids Research Guide.
Federal Appellate Practice and Procedure in a Nutshell by Computer-Aided Legal Instruction (CALI) requires an authorization code to use. If you do not have a CALI account, please contact Kieran Layton or the reference desk for assistance.
If you have not registered your Quimbee account, please contact Kieran Layton or the reference desk for assistance.
