Amicus Briefs
An Open Source Toolkit
Filings by “friends of the court,” known as amicus briefs, are more significant and sophisticated than ever.
We have developed a toolkit with some practical tips and links about why and how to file, request, or organize an amicus brief — namely in the Supreme Court and U.S. Courts of Appeals.
This is an open source document that is intended to serve as a resource, primarily for practitioners and appellate clinics. Suggestions, downloads, and remixes are welcome (subject to a Creative Commons license).
We also welcome the opportunity to discuss amicus briefs and appellate strategy with students, clinics, or groups of lawyers. In recent years, we have spoken about these issues at the following locations:
- Harvard Law School;
- University of Pennsylvania Carey School of Law;
- NYU School of Law;
- Georgetown University Law Center; and
- UDC David A. Clarke School of Law.
For more information please contact JP via email.