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- “Your question has nothing to do with this case, Judge.”
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Tag Archives: Appellate advocacy
How to get judges to read your brief
Judge Saxe is at it again, handing out more advice about appellate briefwriting. “The reply brief is an important document,” he pronounces. It’s “the last word” that the judges will read. It should consist of “short, declarative, punchy sentences.” Based … Continue reading
Posted in Criminal Defense Appeals, Judges, Law & Parody, Satire and parody
Tagged Appellate advocacy, Justice Ginsberg
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The “winning” brief: good writing has nothing to do with it.
Try googling or westlaw-ing “appellate advocacy” and you’ll find a ton of advice on how to write a winning brief. It’s at least as useful as those tips on how to become a millionaire by selling vitamin pills door to … Continue reading
The appellate advocacy board game
Hone your skills with the fun and educational Appellate Advocacy Board Game ™, now on sale at the Court of Appeals gift shop. Let’s roll the dice and get started! 1. Monday morning find brand new file on your desk. A 7,000-page trial … Continue reading
Posted in Criminal Defense Appeals, Humor, Law, Law & Parody, Satirical cartoons
Tagged Appellate advocacy, Appellate Division, Court reporters
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Appellate Squawk 