Navigating Your First SCOTUS Petition for Certiorari

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$55.50 for IndyBar Member
$110.50 for Non-Member

50 minutes

Date Published

May 13, 2026

Publisher

Indianapolis Bar Association

Subjects

Appellate Practice

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Summary

Many Indiana practitioners, especially those whose work is primarily in state courts, have never had to file a petition before our country's highest court. This program is designed to provide a practical introduction to the process, and how to effectively navigate the unique procedural and strategic considerations involved.

Featuring: Michelle Harter, Lekse Harter LLC; Talisha Griffin, Marion County Public Defender Agency

During this course we address:

When filing a Petition for Certiorari is appropriate
What the filing process is and what the deadlines are
Procedural and formatting requirements and where to get help with them
How to improve your chances of certiorari being granted

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Credit

If applicable, you may obtain credit in multiple jurisdictions simultaneously for this program (see pending/approved list below). If electing credit for this program, registrants in jurisdictions not listed below will receive a Certificate of Completion that may or may not meet credit requirements in other jurisdictions. Where applicable, credit will be only awarded to a paid registrant completing all the requirements of the program as determined by the selected accreditation authority.

How to Attend

Join the self-paced program from your office, home, or hotel room using a computer and high speed internet connection. You may start and stop the program at your convenience, continue where you left off, and review supporting materials as often as you like. Please note: Internet Explorer is no longer a supported browser. We recommend using Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Safari for best results.

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You may access this course on a computer or mobile device with high speed internet (iPhones require iOS 10 or higher). Recommended browsers are Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.

Navigating Your First SCOTUS Petition for Certiorari

Price

50 minutes

Date Published

Publisher

Subjects

Questions

Summary

Program Titles and Supporting Materials

Media Files

Downloadable Files

Credit

How to Attend

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