The practice at the U.S. Supreme Court has seen a significant shift in recent years. Reflecting on the trends as we head into 2024, it seems “cert grants,” or grants of certiorari, which is the review by the Supreme Court of the decisions of lower courts, have been slowing down. Instead of the traditional flood, attorneys are now dealing with more of a thin stream from the nation’s highest bench.
A recent analysis from National Law Journal indicates that this trend has compelled many appellate attorneys to alter their strategy, shifting focus to lower courts.
These changes subtly underline the evolving dynamics within the legal practice, and pose challenges as well as opportunities for legal practitioners.