Some state bars have a certification program in appellate law.
Others do not. The following discussion covers whether these programs are useful or valuable to appellate lawyers and clients. The California bar, like many state bars, has a certification program in different areas of the law. A few years ago, California added appellate law to the list. Opening briefs court are 5 points, respondents briefs count are 4 points, writs are 2 points, and various other appellate activities are worth 1 or 2 points.