Supreme Court Sessions: Infrequent Public Hearings, Extensive Behind-the-Scenes Work | JQJO

The Supreme Court's public sessions, or sittings, are infrequent, typically lasting less than 60 days annually. These sessions involve hearing oral arguments and issuing decisions. The justices' work primarily consists of reviewing legal filings and drafting opinions, a process often spanning months. While the court's main term runs from October to June, it handles emergency appeals year-round, a trend intensified by recent administrations' filings.