How to Succeed in Filing Supreme Court and Appellate Briefs

Commonwealth of Virginia Paralegal Association

Have the participants learn the “Timelines” and “Best Practices” for filing an appellate brief with U.S. Supreme Court.

Three Learning Objectives:

1. Learn the timeline and process for Supreme Court and appellate proofing and cite-checking briefs.
2. Learn and understand the “Best Practices” in compiling appendices for Supreme Court and appellate courts.
3. Learn the differences between different courts and how that will affect the participant’s practice

CLE Hours = 1 Substantive