The Appellate Litigation Clinic at the University of Georgia School of Law argued Dailey v. Fleming before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, according to a June 1 announcement. Sydney M. McRae and Casey E. Smith, both graduates from the Class of 2026, presented arguments in front of the courthouse as part of their participation in the clinic.
The Appellate Litigation Clinic provides law students with opportunities to gain practical experience by representing clients in appellate cases under supervision. The recent appearance before a federal appellate court highlights this experiential learning component.
The University of Georgia School of Law supports experiential learning through 18 clinics and externships, promotes high graduate employment rates, maintains an extensive law library, excels in advocacy competitions with national and regional titles, serves a diverse student body with strong academic profiles, has been ranked No. 22 by U.S. News & World Report and recognized for value by National Jurist, and focuses on redefining excellence in public legal education through teaching and community service, according to the official website.
McRae and Smith are pictured standing together outside the courthouse where they delivered their oral arguments.
