PINCUS Appellate Program Presents: Advanced Oral Argument Skills
In this session of the Advanced Appellate Practice Seminar, a distinguished panel of speakers will discuss select topics in advanced oral argument skills, including:
- What judges are trying to accomplish at oral argument
- How to quickly categorize a question
- How to identify the type of question you are getting, so you can answer it strategically.
- How to best to answer hypothetical questions of different flavors
- How to address policy concerns
- How best to pivot when a judge has you on the ropes
- How to approach Oral Argument when there is a Tentative Opinion or Focus Letter
- How to maximize the few minutes you have without wasting time
- Preparation and Practice Strategies:
- Effectively using moot courts when preparing
- Hybrid Arguments – pros, cons and policy changes