How to Format a Legal Brief
Base your brief preparation on the particular court that's hearing your case.. Establish the reason for the brief.. Find and follow the court rules.
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Base your brief preparation on the particular court that's hearing your case.
Base your brief preparation on the particular court that's hearing your case.
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Establish the reason for the brief.
Establish the reason for the brief.
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Find and follow the court rules.
Find and follow the court rules.
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Make a list of the important facts in your case.
Make a list of the important facts in your case.
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Determine the legal points you need to address.
Determine the legal points you need to address.
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Research the law.
Research the law.
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Compile a list of the legal cases and statutes you plan to use.
Compile a list of the legal cases and statutes you plan to use.
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Follow the court rules regarding formatting requirements.
Follow the court rules regarding formatting requirements.
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Prepare a Cover Page, Table of Contents, and Table of Authorities.
Prepare a Cover Page, Table of Contents, and Table of Authorities.
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Compose the body of the brief.
Compose the body of the brief.
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Set your page numbering.
Set your page numbering.
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Consider hiring an attorney to represent you.
Consider hiring an attorney to represent you.
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