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    Resources

    CAL has a variety of resources on appellate practice, including several publications and programs, available to members

    How To Build an Appellate Practice

    Are you looking to create or expand your current litigation practice to appellate advocacy? Watch this 3-session series in which three experienced appellate lawyers discuss how they built their practices dedicated to civil appeals in state and federal courts. Session 1 is available to anyone, and sessions 2 & 3 are available to CAL members only.

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    Riding the Circuits: A CLE Series

    This series takes us from one circuit to the next to learn best practices, local rules, and more from judges who sit and appellate lawyers who practice in each circuit. The series currently includes the Third, Sixth and Ninth Circuits. The Fifth Circuit will be available later this year.

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    Pro Bono Resources

    Manual on Pro Bono Appeals Programs for State Court Appeals

    The Pro Bono Manual is a complimentary handbook designed to serve as a practical tool surveying pro bono appeals programs for state court of appeals. This is the third edition, published October 2022.

    Pro Bono Coaching Program

    If you are a CAL member interested in learning about the benefits of pro bono appellate practice, this Program matches interested members with experienced appellate counsel who have specific knowledge about pro bono appeals. This program is available for CAL Members only.

    Publications

    Online CAL Community

    Join the Council of Appellate Lawyers online community to connect with other members

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    Judicial Division Resources

    The JD has a wide selection of resources available to members and the public on topics like diversity on the bench, courtroom security, and more.

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