Annual Appellate Advocacy Seminar

On October 5 and 6, the Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit will present the 2026 Appellate Advocacy Seminar in New Orleans.

A two-day, 10-hour seminar providing practical advice on appellate practice from Fifth Circuit Judges, the Court and seasoned attorneys. This seminar offers a circuit judges panel, clerk of court update, writing workshop, ethics, professionalism, current issues before the Supreme Court, circuit splits, and updates on criminal and civil practice. Registrants have the opportunity to observe oral arguments at the John Minor Wisdom Courthouse.

Cost is $325/$250.00 (Government)

LA CLE approved (10 hours includes 1 hour of ethics and 1 hour of professionalism)
TX CLE approved (10 hours includes 2 hours of ethics)
MS CLE applied for (10 hours includes 1 hour of ethics)