Section 1.42 Appeals as Training

• Library: App Ct Prac 2015 Supp

b. (§1.42) Appeals as Training

Respected lawyers have argued that “having trial lawyers handle their own appeals is a good way to train them.” Learning to be aware of the record and learning to analyze the crucial issues are, indeed, products of appellate experience. But who is paying the young trial lawyer’s “tuition” for this education? The client, of course, with his or her claim or defense at risk. A case should...