Moot Your Case Before Seasoned Professionals

The Indiana Appellate Institute was created by the IndyBar Appellate Practice Section as a resource for lawyers throughout the state who have oral arguments scheduled before the Indiana Supreme Court or Indiana Court of Appeals. Modeled after the Supreme Court Institute at Georgetown University Law Center, the Indiana Appellate Institute offers "moot" or practice argument sessions before panels of seasoned appellate advocates and others who have reviewed the briefs and will ask the sorts of questions an advocate can expect at the actual argument.

The Institute's core mission is to raise the level of oral advocacy before Indiana's state appellate courts. When availability allows, the Institute will also arrange for moot panels to prepare argument before other courts. Learn more here.

Amicus Committee
The Amicus Committee of the IndyBar Appellate Practice Section monitors and reports on pending litigation or appeals that may affect appellate practitioners or appellate practice in Indiana. The Amicus Committee also considers requests for the section to participate as amicus in appeals that involve matters of Indiana procedure. Get more information, see past briefs, and request IndyBar amicus participation here.

Appellate Practice Section Mission

The Appellate Practice Section believes appellate advocacy is a unique area of the law. Our members help each other become better appellate advocates for their clients and for improved judicial outcomes.