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TAP Insights and Articles
Make the Most of Your Summer: Tips for Aspiring Appellate Lawyers — The Appellate Project
Make the Most of Your Summer: Tips for Aspiring Appellate Lawyers — The Appellate Project
We’ve gathered a few tried-and-true tips to help you make the most of your summer work experience.
Disability Pride Month and the ADA: Legal Progress, Ongoing Barriers, and the Path Forward — The Appellate Project
Disability Pride Month and the ADA: Legal Progress, Ongoing Barriers, and the Path Forward — The Appellate Project
While the ADA was a monumental achievement, its legacy depends on ongoing interpretation, rigorous enforcement, and a broader commitment to equity.
The Quiet Power of Dissent: Why Judicial Diversity and Appellate Voices Matter — The Appellate Project
The Quiet Power of Dissent: Why Judicial Diversity and Appellate Voices Matter — The Appellate Project
Former Judge Paul J. Watford reflects on the Supreme Court’s recent term, the enduring impact of dissenting opinions, and why diverse voices in appellate law are critical to justice and public trust.
What Is an Inn of Court? A Key to Success in Appellate Law Careers — The Appellate Project
What Is an Inn of Court? A Key to Success in Appellate Law Careers — The Appellate Project
Discover how Inns of Court—like the Edward Coke Appellate Inn—offer aspiring appellate lawyers mentorship, professional development, and elite networking opportunities. Learn why they matter.
Debunking 3 State Court Clerkship Myths — The Appellate Project
Debunking 3 State Court Clerkship Myths — The Appellate Project
How First-Gen Lawyers Can Build a Career in Appellate Law — The Appellate Project
How First-Gen Lawyers Can Build a Career in Appellate Law — The Appellate Project
Breaking Barriers in Appellate Law: Kendrick Peterson’s Journey from TAP Mentee to Federal Clerk — The Appellate Project
Breaking Barriers in Appellate Law: Kendrick Peterson’s Journey from TAP Mentee to Federal Clerk — The Appellate Project
Kendrick Peterson became the first Black federal clerk sworn into the D.C. Bar in his West Virginia district in 2025. His journey from TAP mentee to historic achievement showcases the power of mentorship in diversifying appellate law.
TAP Profiles
From Moot Court to the Circuit Court: Leslie Espiricueta’s Journey in Appellate Law
From Moot Court to the Circuit Court: Leslie Espiricueta’s Journey in Appellate Law
AAPI Appellate Leaders Reflect on Law, Identity & Mentorship — The Appellate Project
AAPI Appellate Leaders Reflect on Law, Identity & Mentorship — The Appellate Project
Rising Appellate Lawyers: Anjika Pai on Moot Court, Mentorship & Finding Her Voice — The Appellate Project
Rising Appellate Lawyers: Anjika Pai on Moot Court, Mentorship & Finding Her Voice — The Appellate Project
TAP alum Anjika Pai shares how mentorship, moot court wins, and early exposure to appellate law shaped her path—and her confidence—as a future advocate.
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