Your Law School Roadmap: What To Do During 1L, 2L, and 3L to Prepare for Appellate Practice
We've created this roadmap: a year-by-year guide to help you make strategic choices that align with your appellate aspirations.
The Quiet Power of Dissent
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.
What Is an Inn of Court—And Why It Matters for Aspiring Appellate Leaders
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.
The Appellate Clerkship Experience
Listen to TAP Alum Ramon Ryan on the American Bar Association Litigation Section podcast.
5 Statistics That Explain Why TAP Exists
We believe the future of appellate law can and should reflect the full experiences and perspectives of our nation.
What Judge Jackson's Historic Nomination Means to Our Students
We applaud the news of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s historic nomination, which shows our future appellate leaders that they too can serve on this country’s highest court.