Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Useful tips on appellate practice - two Federal sources


Just because something is "new" to me, does not mean it is new to everyone else.  The subjects of this post are prime examples.  These articles have been around for a while, but I just ran across them while researching other topics.  On the chance they may be new to some of you, too, they are referenced here.

The January 2013 issue of the United States Attorneys' Bulletin is dedicated to, and entitled, "Appellate Issues."  Some of the articles' authors are fairly well known federal appellate practitioners of recognized talent.  Some of the articles focus on federal practice; others address topics common to any appellate practice, such as writing, editing, and oral argument.  The issue is here: https://www.justice.gov/sites/default/files/usao/legacy/2013/02/21/usab6101.pdf

The Department of Justice publishes the Journal of Federal Law and Practice.  Volume 67, number 2 (April 2019) "includes valuable lessons about the pillars of any good appellate practice: effective written and oral communication, sound legal reasoning, and mastery of the trial record."  The issue purports to be "a guidebook for seasoned and novice advocates alike."
The issue is here: https://www.justice.gov/usao/page/file/1156596/dl?inline

These are on my list to download and study.  I hope you find them useful.

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