Legal Writing: Briefs

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See the following sources for examples of and advice for writing a trial brief (or trial memorandum of law):

Collection includes briefs.

In the Docket Search interface, click Browse Full List by Filing Type by Docket Key. Then you can check the type of filings you want to search for. Choices include answer, brief, complaint/petition, letter, motion, and more. Also limit by court before searching to get only trial-level courts. (If you want to pick many jurisdictions, it will be easier to limit before searching rather than after.)

Focus: Briefs to Support Motion for Summary Judgment

Link connects to the source on Westlaw.

Includes both federal and state briefs and motions. Sample search: "summary judgment"
Use post-search filters to refine your search

Use the check boxes to limit your search just to motions for summary judgment. You can search with just that information input or add other terms.

In the Docket Search interface, click Browse Full List by Filing Type by Docket Key. Then you can check the type of filings you want to search for. Choices include answer, brief, complaint/petition, letter, motion, and more. Also limit by court before searching. (If you want to pick many jurisdictions, it will be easier to limit before searching rather than after.)