Clinic: Federal Appellate Practice (719-1)

Instructors

Xiao Wang
312/503-1486
375 E. Chicago Ave, 8th Floor
Office Hours: By appointment.

Meeting Info

Rubloff Building 887: Wed 4:00PM - 5:20PM

Overview of class

Students work collaboratively in teams of two or three on their primary cases, although they will contribute on all of the Clinic cases in some way. In their primary cases, students will take the case from start to finish: from research and briefing in the fall and early spring through oral argument. Oral argument is not guaranteed. Only 3Ls may participate in oral argument. A full description of the Clinic's recent cases and filings can be found on our website, www.nlawappellate.com.

Registration Requirements

3L / 3J only. Completion of 56 credits prior to enrollment strongly advised.

Learning Objectives

The pedagogical goals are to develop advanced legal research, legal writing, and analytical skills; to expose students to the intricacies of representing a client on appeal; and to introduce students to the substantive areas of the law in an in-depth and hands-on way.
Teamwork and a collegial atmosphere are extremely important in this Clinic. Because of the nature of our work, students are strongly encouraged to make a year-long commitment to the Clinic.

Class Attributes

Third year students only
Satisfies Experiential Learning degree req
Satisfies Prof Writing degree req
Criminal Law and Procedure Practice Area
Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: MSL Students are not eligible to enroll