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Credits: 3.0 general credit hours
Description: With the Supreme Court of the United States granting review in only about 1 percent of the petitions it receives each year, understanding the certiorari process is essential for any attorney involved in high-stakes litigation. Whether you’re preparing a petition or opposing one, success hinges on knowing what the Court looks for – and how to present your case effectively.
In this insightful class, our esteemed faculty walk you through the certiorari process from start to finish. By attending, you’ll gain practical guidance on the following topics:
- The criteria the Court uses in granting or denying certiorari
- Crafting a compelling petition for certiorari – or an effective brief in opposition
- The strategic use and impact of amici curiae
- The influential role of the United States in cert-stage proceedings
- Practical tips for increasing your client’s chances of review
This class is a must for litigators – especially those engaged in appellate practice –who want to sharpen their skills and better position their cases for consideration by the highest court in the land.
Faculty: George W. Hicks, Jr., Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Megan M. Wold, Cooper & Kirk PLLC
Fees: $89 D.C. Bar Communities Members, $99 D.C. Bar Members, $109 Government and Nonprofit Attorneys, and $129 Others
The D.C. Bar CLE Program now offers discounted group registration rates! For more information, contact the CLE Office at CLE@dcbar.org or 202-626-3488.
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