LAWS 8834 Judicial Process: Appeals

This seminar will provide an opportunity to contemplate the role of intermediate appellate courts (both state and federal). Likewise, the role of a clerk to the appellate process will be discussed, including ethical implications, and useful tips for making the most of an appellate level internship, including information about writing, researching, structuring opinions, and editing. This seminar will also provide an opportunity to reflect on your experience as a judicial extern.

Course overview

Department
Law
School
LAW
Credits
1
Level
Graduate
Offered
Every Spring,Every Fall

Catalog details

Prerequisites
Permission of Department

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Requirements fulfilled

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Official evaluation summary

3.79 / 5

Based on 40 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

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Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Erin Macgowan
    Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Spring 2022 · Official rating 4.23/5

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