Research
For general research resources, see the Legal Research tab above.
- Subject Guide IndexLegal research guides from UofL Law Library on a wide range of subjects.
- Search Strategies: Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg LawTips & training on advanced searching in UofL Law School's legal research databases.
- Seminar Papers & Law Review Notes: Research GuideIntroduces specialized research strategies, including: policy research, 50-state surveys, and legislative history.
Brief Writing
For general writing resources, see the Legal Writing tab above.
A Brief Guide to Brief Writing by Call Number: KF251 .K65 2013ISBN: 9781627223041Publication Date: 2014Provides an outline or refresher for any type of brief, including: a main brief, reply brief, sur-reply, or appellate brief.
Examples and Explanations for Legal Writing by ISBN: 9781543806847Publication Date: 2019Available electronically in the Wolters Kluwer Study Aid Library.
Includes a section on writing briefs, as well as general guidelines for legal writing.
Legal Reasoning and Legal Writing by Call Number: KF250 .N48 2013ISBN: 9781454826972Publication Date: 2013Explores the nuts and bolts of writing an office memo, a motion memo, and an appellate brief.
Legal Writing by ISBN: 9781683284598Publication Date: 2018Reserves: KF250 .R39 2018
Covers the writing process, writing techniques, and legal documents.
Advocacy & Competition
- Thomson Reuters Legal Soft Skills CertificationUofL Law School students, faculty & staff only.
Online training includes sessions on presentations & oral argument tactics.
Being Heard by Call Number: KF300 .P56 2018ISBN: 9781641051873Publication Date: 2018Provides basic and advance techniques to improve presentations, whether in or out of court.
How to Moot by Call Number: KF280 .S64 2010ISBN: 9780199571673Publication Date: 2010Covers all aspects of preparing for and participating in moots.
Make Your Argument by Call Number: KF281.A2 K67 2010ISBN: 9781607144953Publication Date: 2010Includes trial advocacy strategies specific to moot court and mock trial, tips on writing briefs and preparing for court, and details about competitive moot court and mock trial programs.- Successfully Competing in U. S. Moot Court Competitions byCall Number: KF281.A2 T47 2014ISBN: 0314281819Publication Date: 2014Covers preparatory steps, analyzing and researching the problem, drafting the brief, oral argument, competition logistics, and keeping the competition in perspective.
- Supreme Court and appellate advocacy byCall Number: KF8870 .F74 2019ISBN: 1539230104Publication Date: 2019Includes a brief history of oral argument in the Supreme Court, advice on preparation for oral argument, types of questions commonly asked, information about moot courts, and advice on presentation, basic approaches to, and common mistakes in oral argument.
