The CJA Appellate Panel Application is used to appoint counsel to represent defendants in the United States Courts of Appeals. The CJA Appellate Panel Application requires attorneys to demonstrate their experience and qualifications in appellate practice and their commitment to seek justice in the appellate courts. The application includes the submission of a resume, a list of cases the attorney has handled, a statement of qualifications, a statement of commitment to justice, and a statement of fees. There are two types of CJA Appellate Panel Application. The first is the Initial Appellate Panel Application, which is used for attorneys seeking to be appointed to the panel for the first time. The second is the Renewal Appellate Panel Application, which is used for attorneys who are seeking to renew their appointment to the panel.