The appellate process at the Supreme Court: Step 2

Question 1

How long is oral argument?

Answer 1

Each side is given 30 minutes to present an argument

Question 2

(Oral Argument)
Who presides?

Answer 2

Chief Justice presides over the case

Question 3

(Oral Argument)
What’s the process like?

Answer 3

-each side receives 30 min to present their argument
-any justice can ask any question at any time
-because they’ve read your case, they keep it brief

Question 4

(Oral Argument)
Why is it important?

Answer 4

It’s important because it hopes to “establish legitimacy”