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We partner with national law firms.
Under the supervision of a CAL attorney and a law firm liaison at each firm, associates brief and argue cases in the Appellate Division, First Department.
Under CAL's aegis, each associate selects issues and plans briefing strategies. The associate writes the brief under close supervision, and later orally argues the case after thorough preparation.
What They Provide
The program provides associates with an opportunity to brief and argue cases of their own, and offers CAL attorneys an opportunity to share their expertise and perspective with lawyers who might never otherwise be exposed to the practice of criminal law for indigent defendants.