I have added a testimonials page as the latest site update. If you have taken the course and are willing to provide public feedback, please feel free to use the comment form or to contact me directly.
We have experienced a technical issue with playing videos that should now be resolved. The videos and slides are available for viewing on PCs, and the videos play on Apple products as well. Thus far, though, the slides don’t work with Apple because of how they are coded in Slideshare. I’m working on it.
I’ve been asked to provide the course syllabus. The link to the syllabus in the slides accompanying Lesson 1 doesn’t work because it directs to the separately password-protected SPU site. So, I have created a new page under “Course Content” that contains the syllabus and list of resources referenced in Lesson 1. The syllabus page is not password-protected.
I hope everyone who has registered is enjoying and learning from the course. Feel free to comment on specific posts or contact me with questions or concerns here. You can also follow any new developments on Twitter at @AppealsCourse.
I’m pleased to be featured in the latest installment of Solo Practice University’s “What’s New?” series. The series consists of free audio guest lectures in which SPU faculty discuss the latest developments in their own practice areas or their specific areas of business expertise.
My lecture on what’s new in appellate practice —which is in an interview-style format with SPU founder Susan Cartier Liebel—is available free through this link or at the SPU site. It may be of interest to those of you considering the Gateway to Appellate Practice course.
The following post originally appeared on the Texas Appellate Law Blog on December 22, 2008:
In early 2006, when I first seriously pondered leaving BigLaw and opening a solo practice, I found a great deal of information and support through various listservs and blogs. Even still, making the leap was daunting, largely because I had little training or experience relevant to the unique, day-to-day challenges running a solo practice brings.
By launching Solo Practice University, lawyer coach and consultant Susan Cartier Liebel aims to solve that common problem. SPU is a web-based educational community designed to take up where law school leaves off and to provide solos with the practical tools they need to succeed.
Appellate law is particularly well suited to solo practice; I’m living proof of that fact. So I’m thrilled to announce that I have accepted Susan’s invitation to teach Appellate Practice and Procedure at SPU. In addition to breaking down the elements of an appeal and providing practical tips for handling each element, the course will explore other services appellate practitioners commonly provide and will address the skills, temperament, and resources necessary to succeed in this practice area.
Thanks for the opportunity, Susan. I look forward to sharing what I’ve learned.
I have received inquiries about whether CLE credit is available for the Gateway to Appellate Practice course. I am applying for CLE approval in Texas and will post when that process is complete. If you’d like to be informed when the news arrives, complete the email registration on the sidebar beneath my firm logo. If you are in another jurisdiction and believe CLE credit would make the difference in whether you take the course or not, please contact me.
Toward the end of 2008, I was invited to teach a course on Appellate Practice and Procedure at Solo Practice University, a web-based educational and professional networking community where faculty from across the country teach lawyers and law students how to practice law. Over the following year, I planned and self-produced a series of eight video lectures, which remain available online with a paid enrollment at SPU.
Now, for attorneys interested exclusively in my course, I am pleased to offer it for purchase through this site—a gateway for those considering a career in appellate law, particularly in a solo or small-firm setting.
Most of the videos run between 45 minutes and an hour, and each is accompanied by a slide presentation. The videos are not Texas-centric, but focus on principles that apply across jurisdictions. More information about the course and my qualifications to teach it is available via the “About” links above.
The course is currently limited to U.S.-licensed attorneys. Those meeting that qualification may purchase the series for $99 by clicking on the “Order” link above. After completing the transaction and providing your name, jurisdiction, bar number, and a working email address, you will receive a password enabling access to the “Course Content” page on this site. You will then be able to watch any of the eight lectures online at your convenience.
Comments and questions are welcome. Thank you for visiting this site and for your interest in the course.
Texas Appellate Law Blog