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Texas Supreme Court justices give appellate-advocacy, judgeship and voting advice at Baylor Law
Summary
Justices of the Supreme Court of Texas visited Baylor Law for a student Q&A, offering concrete tips on arguing before appellate courts, paths to a judicial career, the role of clerkships and guidance for nonlawyer voters evaluating judicial candidates.
Members of the Supreme Court of Texas answered student questions at a Baylor Law School event, urging preparation and audience awareness for appellate advocacy while outlining the practical and political steps that can lead to a judgeship.
The justices emphasized that successful oral advocacy on appeal depends on anticipating the court’s hardest questions and answering them directly. “I think that the best thing that you can do in arguing before an appellate court is to pretend like you’re an appellate judge beforehand … prepare for them, anticipate the questions and answer as directly and clearly as you possibly can,” Justice Young said. Another justice urged students to practice out loud, record themselves and rehearse with a partner so…
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