Selected Resources for Civil Rights Law Legal Research

Selection of briefs. Includes Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals; depth of coverage varies.

Selection of briefs and petitions. Includes Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals; depth of coverage varies.

Under Federal Court Options, search by Statute (for example, to search for dockets with 42 U.S.C. 2000e, enter: 42:2000e) or Cause (for example, Family and Medical Leave Act).

Search by keyword, or under U.S. District & Appellate Options, search by Nature of Suit.

Chapters 7-11 cover briefs and writing, with practical tips and guidance.

Ninth Circuit civil appellate and writ practice and procedure. Chapter 8 covers appellate briefs. Includes sample forms.

Chapter 14 covers briefs.

Provides practical guidance for effective writing.