Bundle: Print + eBook + Online Course (Cicero) - This bundle includes both print and digital versions of ISBN 9798894102009 as well as an access code to Rhetoric's Cicero. 

Bundle: eBook + Online Course (Cicero) - This bundle includes a digital-only version of ISBN 9798894102016 as well as access to Rhetoric's Cicero. 

While the brief and oral argument are the heart and soul of appellate practice, rules and procedures also play a critical role in counsel's ultimate success on appeal. Drawing on two decades of experience in civil and criminal appeals--not to mention, coaching one of her school's moot court teams--author Lynn S. Muster has created Appellate Advocacy: A Practice-Ready Approach, to engage students in the full spectrum of appellate practice from pre-briefing and standards of review all the way to post-decision filings. This text balances case decision excerpts, persuasion techniques in briefing, ethical concerns on appeal, and oral argument execution. Self-assessment and experiential learning tools bridge the gap between law school and legal practice, preparing students for the types of real-life situations they will encounter in appellate practice.

Aspen Publishing has partnered with Rhetoric to bring Cicero, a practice platform for law schools that helps students build real communication and advocacy skills through realistic, repeatable practice—without replacing human judgment.  Built by legal professionals and educators, Cicero supports active learning through simulations that mirror authentic legal tasks, from cold calls to oral arguments and interviews.

This Trial and Oral Advocacy bundle includes access to the following three Cicero modules:

• Hot Bench Simulation - Practice responding to rapid‑fire questions from judges in challenging appellate argument simulations. This module supports video, audio, and text input, allowing you to develop clarity, composure, and strong legal reasoning in a realistic setting.

• Legal Case Presentation - Master the art of presenting legal cases with clarity and persuasiveness. Practice organizing case facts, legal issues, and arguments for judges, clients, or colleagues.

• Oral Augments - Practice and refine oral arguments with structured sessions focused on clarity and persuasion. Receive feedback on legal logic and delivery.