Appellate Advocacy|   [Archived Catalog]
2018-2019 School of Law Bulletin
   

LAWS 683 - Appellate Advocacy|


Credits: 3

An intensive study of appellate litigation with a view to developing appellate practice skills, including formulation of strategies on appeal, use of the appellate record, brief writing, and oral advocacy. The course will focus on South Carolina appellate practice although federal practice will be included. Emphasis will be placed on individual learning and development.

Note: In the spring semester 2L members of the moot court board will be given priority. This course satisfies the skills course graduation requirement.

For first year students entering Fall 2016, this course satisfies the experiential course graduation requirement.

Basis of Grade: Written and oral assignments, class discussion and individual critique

Form of Grade: Letter Grade