Oral Argument Calendar

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The Fourth Circuit hears oral argument at regularly scheduled sessions in Richmond, Virginia, and at special sessions scheduled throughout the circuit. Register to receive calendar and audio file updates:
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Notice: Due to construction, the Bank Street entrance is closed until further notice.  Please allow additional time for security screening at the Main Street entrance.

Links for each oral argument session are activated when the case calendar is posted.  To listen to cases as they are being argued before a panel, click on the case calendar for that session and then on the Listen link for that panel.  Audio files for each case are posted on the Listen to Oral Arguments page the following day.

Law School & Special Sessions

2023-2024 Term

2024-2025 Term

  • September 24-27, 2024
  • October 29 - November 1, 2024
  • December 10-13, 2024
  • January 28-31, 2025
  • March 18-21, 2025
  • May 6-9, 2025

Law School & Special Sessions

2024-2025 Term

  • September 10, 2024 (NCCU School of Law)
  • March 4, 2025 (Charleston Law School)

The identity of the panel assigned to hear argument pursuant to IOP 34.1 is not disclosed until the morning of argument.