Timetable of Major Appeals Processing Events. This information sheet provides information about the major events in the appeals process and a timetable for those events.

Information for Pro Se Litigants. This form provides information to pro se litigants about the appeal process in this Court.

Information on Electronic Filing for Prisoners and Institutionalized Persons

Bar Admission. Application for admission to the bar of the Third Circuit and Instructions. Since the bar of the Third Circuit is national in scope, there is not a pro hace vice admission procedure. Except for attorneys appearing pro se or representing the federal government or federal administrative agencies, all attorneys appearing in a case must be admitted to the Court's bar.

Entry of Appearance Form. This is the form to be used to enter an appearance in a case. This is an online form that can be filled out on the screen, then printed locally.

Transcript Purchase Order Form. This form must be filed in all appeals even if transcripts are not being ordered. Copies must be filed with the Court of Appeals and District Court and served on all appellees even if transcripts are NOT being ordered. If ordering transcripts a copy must be sent to the appropriate Court Reporter.

Civil Appeal Information Form. This form must be submitted in civil cases.

Corporate Disclosure Form.

Agency Case Docketing Statement. This form must be filed by petitioner in all petitions for review of decisions of federal administrative agencies.

Notice to Counsel in Cases Subject to Appellate Mediation This form provides information about what cases are subject to the Court's Appellate Mediation Program and procedures for the Program.

Concise Summary of the Case. This form must be submitted in all cases which are subject to the Court's Appellate Mediation Program

Mediation Order. Order establishing and governing the Court's Appellate Mediation Program.

Criminal Appeal Information Form and Notice to Counsel in Criminal Cases. The Criminal Appeal Information form must be filed in all direct criminal appeals. The notice form provides information about direct criminal cases.

In Forma Pauperis Affidavit. Affidavit to be used to request in forma pauperis status.