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.

We’ve gathered a few tried-and-true tips to help you make the most of your summer work experience.

While the ADA was a monumental achievement, its legacy depends on ongoing interpretation, rigorous enforcement, and a broader commitment to equity.

TAP Board member Paul Watford, former judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, explores how dissenting opinions often carry weight that extends far beyond their immediate legal impact.

How mentorship, perseverance, and purpose shaped one TAP alum’s path to the federal bench.

TAP alumni had the rare opportunity to attend a private event hosted by the Edward Coke Appellate Inn of Court—the first and only American Inn of Court dedicated specifically to appellate practice.

Listen to TAP Alum Ramon Ryan on the American Bar Association Litigation Section podcast.

If you’ve ever wondered whether there’s room for someone who looks like you, know this: you belong here.

TAP shares the journeys of five of our mentors whose stories reflect resilience, representation, and the power of mentorship.