CAAL Fellowship Program
The California Academy of Appellate Lawyers is proud to announce the opening of the application period for the 2026-2027 Fellowship Program.
The Fellowship Program has two main goals:
(1) To increase the diversity of participants in the Academy’s educational and social programs, and
(2) To introduce the Academy to appellate lawyers for future candidacy.
The following qualifications will be considered in selecting participants in the Fellowship Program:
(1) Good character and professional reputation,
(2) Outstanding appellate skills and ability, and
(3) A continuing commitment to quality appellate practice.
To qualify for candidacy, a Fellow must have been a member of the California Bar for at least 3 years, and must spend a substantial amount of time on appellate work in a typical year.
Additionally, the Academy will consider an applicant’s contribution to the diversity of participants in the Academy’s programs, which includes (but is not limited to) geographic location, area of practice, race, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation.
The application period will be open through April 6, 2026. To apply, please go to https://calappellate.org/fellowship-program/fellowship-application
For more information or with questions, please contact Stephanie Finelli at steph@finellilaw.com