Berry Releases Third Edition of Book

June 10, 2003

Professor Carole C. Berry recently released the third edition of Effective Appellate Advocacy: Brief Writing and Oral Argument. Published by West Group, the book and its accompanying teacher's manual are used by law schools across the country to teach brief writing and oral argument.

According to Berry, this edition reflects minor changes in or interpretation of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, the Rules of the Supreme Court, the various Circuit Rules and the Internal Operating Procedures of the Circuits. "Most importantly," Berry explains, "this edition expands upon the ethics of appellate practice."

In addition to being used by law schools in the semester in which brief writing and oral argument are the main topics, Berry also believes the book will be helpful to lawyers embarking on a career as appellate advocates. "My analysis begins with an overview of appellate procedures; it then explores the ethics of appellate practice. The heart of the book explores the constructs of solid brief writing and oral argument. The reader is invited to analyze what it means to thoroughly prepare a persuasive document and an effective and convincing oral argument."

Berry, who has been on the Capital law faculty since 1974, has served as director of Capital's comprehensive Legal Research and Writing program. She teaches legal research and writing, oral advocacy, tax research and tax procedure. Berry holds a B.S. from Michigan State University and a J.D. and Ph.D. from The Ohio State University.

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