TAP Alum Darryl E. Williams, Jr. Will Clerk for Justice Ketanji Brown-Jackson During the 2026 October Term

Appellate writing can feel specialized, with its own conventions and focus on legal analysis, precedent, and standards of review. This resource breaks down the key components of an appellate brief and offers practical guidance on crafting clear, persuasive arguments.

Federal district court clerkships are a valuable path to appellate law. This resource explains the role, skills developed, and how these positions can support long-term appellate career goals.

There are many paths to appellate practice. This resource offers practical guidance for exploring appellate opportunities early and building the skills and experience needed for appellate work.

TAP alumni spent a day in Washington, D.C. networking with volunteers and visiting the U.S. Supreme Court, reflecting on why diversity in appellate spaces matters.

After a case is decided in a trial court, a party may ask an appellate court to review whether the law was applied correctly. This resource explains the appellate process, key stages, and the far-reaching impact appellate decisions can have.

This Women's History Month, Alejandra Ávila shares insights on what it takes to build sustainable careers in appellate practice for emerging leaders.

In honor of Black History Month, Jillian Williams reflects on collaboration, representation, and working in appellate practice.

TAP congratulates Board Chair Justin Lam on receiving APABA-DC's 2025 Rising Star Award, recognizing his commitment to representation and building a more inclusive appellate profession.

TAP alumni gathered at the U.S. Supreme Court to observe oral arguments and connect with one another—an experience designed to open doors, build community, and help emerging advocates see themselves in spaces of legal power.

TAP Founder and CEO Juvaria S. Khan joined the ABA’s Sound Advice podcast to share what’s ahead for TAP.

This Veterans Day, we share how Alex Porter translated military service into a clerkship with guidance from his TAP mentor Josh Mathew.

TAP shares reflections from two alumni who attended our recent Seventh Circuit event.

TAP shares the journeys of two appellate leaders whose stories reflect determination, service, and the transformative power of opportunity.

As TAP embarks on a bold new chapter, Founder and CEO Juvaria S. Khan highlights why building a more just and representative appellate system is more urgent than ever.

“I seldom encounter Hispanic/Latinx people in the appellate field. Programs like [HNBA IP Law Institute] and TAP are vitally important to provide opportunities to everyone.”

We've created this roadmap: a year-by-year guide to help you make strategic choices that align with your appellate aspirations.

Former UC Berkeley Law student body co-president Kendrick Peterson becomes the first Black judicial clerk sworn into the Washington, D.C. Bar Association.

How TAP Alum Zaakir Tameez unexpectedly ended up writing a book on Charles Sumner.

Kendrick Peterson, a recent law school graduate and federal law clerk, was sworn into the Washington, D.C. bar in 2025, becoming the first Black clerk in his district to do so.