More Resources for Drafting Briefs
- General Legal Writing GuidesAlmost all general legal writing guides include extensive guidance on drafting briefs.
- Forms LibGuide: Procedural GuidesMost practice guides on general and appellate procedure include chapters on drafting appellate briefs.
- Second District Civil Appellate ProceduresThe California state courts' Second District Civil Appellate division (which includes Los Angeles) provides guidance on preparing appellate briefs and sample briefs.
- Sixth District Appellate ProgramThe Sixth District Appellate Program provides guidance on preparing appellate briefs in California and sample briefs. Note that LA is in the Second District- see the Second District's guide above for district specific guidance.
- Additional Library Books on Legal BriefsA complete list of library books on legal briefs, organized by date.
- Forms LibGuide: Procedural FormsMany procedural form books provide sample briefs, basic formats for briefs, or sample legal arguments with suggested legal citations and facts to include.
Guides to Drafting Briefs
Principles of Appellate Advocacy by Call Number: Reserve KF9050 .S45 2013Publication Date: 2013-08-13
The How-to-Win Appeal Manual: Winning Appellate Advocacy in a Nutshell by Call Number: Main stacks KF9050 .F56 2012
A Practical Guide to Appellate Advocacy by Call Number: Reference KF251 .B42 2010Publication Date: 2010-08-09
