The first thing anyone should do when they begin writing a brief is find out whether the judge that will decide their case has already written on the issue. The bankruptcy judges in the Northern District …

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the first time, a U.S. Supreme Court brief. You know that, whether it’s a petition for certiorari, a brief in opposition, a merits brief, or an amicus brief, your product will be read by Supreme Court Justices …

Once the record is prepared, it is time to prepare a brief. There are three briefs: (1) the appellant’s opening brief, (2) the respondent’s brief and (3) the appellant’s reply brief.

Include a sentence or two at the end of your brief describing what surprised, confused, or intrigued you about the case that you read.

Sample Appellant's Civil Brief Sample Appellants Civil Record Excerpts Sample Appellee's Civil Brief Sample Civil Reply Brief

You can write your brief in narrative form or simply list the facts, issues, holdings, and reasons as bullet points in your brief. The key is to create a complete summary of the court’s opinion. Remember also: …