The Role of Oral Argument at the U.S. Supreme Court-- A View From the Podium

Authors

Arthur R. Landever, Cleveland State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-20-1983

Keywords

oral argument, supreme court, u.s. supreme court, survey, appellate counsel, impact

Abstract

This article has offered survey results of the attitudes of lawyers who have made oral arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court. Respondents generally approve of the current process, find the justices relatively well prepared, and the questions generally useful. At the same time, they express some uncertainty about whether the oral argument phase had any impact in their particular cases. By and large, they take as a given, the important function of oral argument as a supplement to the written brief.

Comments

Unpublished article.

Repository Citation

Arthur R. Landever, The Role of Oral Argument at the U.S. Supreme Court-- A View from the Podium. (July 1983)