What kind of arguments do the Supreme Court make?

The Court holds oral argument in about 70-80 cases each year. The arguments are an opportunity for the Justices to ask questions directly of the attorneys representing the parties to the case, and for the attorneys to highlight arguments that they view as particularly important.

Who has argued the most Supreme Court cases in history?

CARTER G. PHILLIPS is one of the most experienced Supreme Court and appellate lawyers in the country. Since joining Sidley, Carter has argued 79 cases before the Supreme Court, more than any other lawyer in private practice.

What makes a good argument in court?

Answer the question as directly as possible, with as much qualification as you need to shift the court’s focus back to your position. Expect the judges to ask you to do any or all of the following during argument: Address hypotheticals. Concede obvious points.

Who can argue a case before the Supreme Court?

While any lawyer in good standing and with at least three years as a member of a state bar can be admitted to the bar of the Supreme Court, odds are that a specialist with years of experience working with the Supreme Court will argue most cases there.

Are Supreme Court meetings recorded?

The audio recordings of all oral arguments heard by the Supreme Court of the United States are available to the public at the end of each argument week. The Court began audio recording oral arguments in 1955. The recordings are maintained at The National Archives and Records Administration.

Where can I listen to the Supreme Court arguments?

The audio recordings of all oral arguments heard by the Supreme Court of the United States are available to the public at the end of each argument week. The audio recordings are posted on Fridays after Conference. The public may either download the audio files or listen to the recordings on the Court’s website.

How often does the Supreme Court hold oral arguments?

Oral Arguments. The Court holds oral argument in about 70-80 cases each year. The arguments are an opportunity for the Justices to ask questions directly of the attorneys representing the parties to the case, and for the attorneys to highlight arguments that they view as particularly important.

How are cases argued in the Supreme Court?

The days on which arguments are held are identified on the Court’s yearly calendar. The specific cases to be argued each day, and the attorneys scheduled to argue them, are identified on hearing lists for each session and on the day call for each argument session. Courtroom seating is available to the public on a first-come, first seated basis.

When do Supreme Court arguments start and end?

Arguments are generally scheduled on specified Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings beginning on the first Monday in October, and continuing through the end of April. Typically, the Court holds two arguments each day beginning at 10:00 a.m., each lasting one hour.