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Motion Practice

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  1. still frame from Oral Arguments 17 min

    Oral Arguments

    Rules, norms, and tips for arguing a motion before a judge; and tips for preparing for an oral argument.

  2. still frame from Tips for Persuasive Writing 13 min

    Tips for Persuasive Writing

    How to write a brief persuasively, including achieving the right tone, style, and language. Also includes how to present your facts effectively and target your audience.

  3. still frame from Motions to Dismiss: Strategies for 12(b)(6) Briefing 15 min

    Motions to Dismiss: Strategies for 12(b)(6) Briefing

    An advanced discussion of motions to dismiss for failure to state a claim (in state or federal court), including planning your motion, developing your arguments, and procedural tips—whether you're the moving or opposing party.

  4. still frame from Summary Judgment Briefing Strategies 16 min

    Summary Judgment Briefing Strategies

    An advanced strategic discussion of summary judgment motions, whether you’re the moving or opposing party—including deciding whether to move, choosing your arguments, and presenting the facts.

  5. still frame from Argument Section of a Brief 18 min

    Argument Section of a Brief

    Structuring the argument, ways to present and argue legal authorities, tips for integrating facts and legal argument, and other drafting strategies.

  6. still frame from Facts Section of a Brief 14 min

    Facts Section of a Brief

    Presenting the facts of the case in a clear and persuasive way, including selecting which facts to include, organization, and addressing “bad facts.”

  8. still frame from Citations and Bluebooking 15 min

    Citations and Bluebooking

    Checklist for substantive review of legal authorities in a brief, format of legal and record citations, common mistakes, and when in the drafting process to prevent errors.

  9. still frame from Opposition Briefs 13 min

    Opposition Briefs

    How to approach writing an opposition brief, including things to look for in the opening brief, planning your arguments, structuring the brief, and strategies for drafting effectively.

  10. still frame from Reply Briefs 14 min

    Reply Briefs

    How to approach drafting a reply brief, including goals, choosing what to argue, and drafting the introduction and argument sections.

  11. still frame from Appellate Briefs 16 min

    Appellate Briefs

    How to approach drafting an appellate brief, including choosing and preparing your arguments, tips for drafting your facts and argument sections, procedure, and how appellate briefs differ from lower court briefs.

  12. still frame from Supporting Motion Papers 16 min

    Supporting Motion Papers

    Discussion of supporting documents that may be filed with a brief. Covers the notice of motion, proposed order, declarations and affidavits, exhibits, motions to seal, and proof of service. Provides drafting tips and rules, as well as guidance on how to avoid a last-minute scramble with numbering your exhibits.

  13. still frame from Discovery Motions 17 min

    Discovery Motions

    Strategies and procedure for motions to compel, opposing motions to compel, and motions for a protective order. Discusses pre-filing requirements, drafting considerations, argument tips, and exhibits to include.

  14. still frame from Preliminary Injunctions and TROs 16 min

    Preliminary Injunctions and TROs

    Strategic considerations, when TROs and PIs are used, the legal standard, procedure and moving papers, and litigating a preliminary injunction.

  15. still frame from Motions to Amend Pleadings 14 min

    Motions to Amend Pleadings

    Developing arguments both supporting and opposing motions for leave to amend, including a discussion of the various grounds for denial. Rules, procedure, and the legal standard.