8th Circuit Court of Appeals Oral Argument

Washington University in St. Louis School of Law will be hosting the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit for oral arguments. This will include a 3-judge panel who will hear 3 cases in oral argument. After the oral argument, we will host a lunch-time event that will feature a Q&A of the panel of judges regarding their careers and experiences on the bench.

10:00 am – 11:30 am
This is Oral Argument time. Once someone enters for the oral arguments, they can not leave the room until all three are done. The Arguments will each be a half hour. Late entries not allowed.
11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Q&A with students and the judges moderated by WashU Alum, Susan Bindler, JD ’96, and Clerk of Court for the 8th Circuit.

Important information:

• To attend the oral argument, you need to be in the courtroom before 10:00 am and will not be able to exit until the hearings are finished.
• If you would like to read about the cases before attending, you can access the briefs here.
• Arrive early to prepare for security check before entering the courtroom.
  • All persons and their belongings entering the courtroom will be subject to inspection as if entering a federal courthouse. Entrants will need to provide a valid picture ID as well (Current WashU identification will be accepted).
  • No weapons, explosives, cutting instruments, pepper spray or other dangerous devices will be permitted in the courtroom. 
  • The use of any electronic devices (laptops, tablets, phones, smart eyeglasses, etc.) is also prohibited in the courtroom. 
  • Photography, video, or audio recording of any kind is prohibited as well. 
  • We respectfully request attendees to leave any backpacks or bags in their lockers. It will speed up the screening process greatly.