Appellate Litigation

This is a year-long clinic for students who are eligible for Certified Legal Intern status by having completed four semesters (a minimum of 48 semester hours) and received Florida Bar Notice of Registrant Clearance. This clinic aids students in developing litigation skills by preparing and presenting appeals in state appellate courts. Each student will have the primary responsibility for at least two cases, beginning with the review of the trial court record for the cases, conducting legal research, drafting and filing an initial brief, an answer brief, and a reply brief, preparing for oral argument, and arguing the case.

Students are required to attend the weekly class component.

  • Prerequisites: Evidence
  • Co-requisites: Criminal Procedure
  • Course Credit: 12 (6 each semester)
  • Grading: Graded
  • Minimum Hourly Requirement:16 hours per week
  • Eligible Students: 3L’s
  • Florida Bar Notice of Registrant Clearance: Yes
  • Clinic Location: STU Campus
  • Faculty: Professor Leticia Mora

James Richey

“My experience in the Appellate Litigation Clinic was one of the most rewarding parts of law school. I enjoyed working on real appellate cases that made an impact in the local community across areas such as immigration, parental rights, and public benefits law. The clinic also gave me extensive oral advocacy experience, allowing me to grow more confident in presenting arguments, thinking on my feet, and developing practical skills that will help me throughout my legal career. I would recommend this experience to all students.”