Judicial Brief Lesson Writing Judicial Briefs Attorneys often prepare two types of judicial briefs. One is the written summary of facts, issues, and arguments that an attorney prepares for litigation purposes. The second type is simply the summary of a previously decided and published judicial decision. The following discussion focuses on this latter type of judicial brief.
Law students develop the ability to brief judicial decisions as a way to prepare for class.
Such summaries are very useful when discussing a case or following the arguments of fellow classmates or the professor. However, the art of briefing is a worthwhile skill with value beyond academia. Preparing for a discussion with one s supervisor, a client, or an IRS agent and 2. Understanding, analyzing, and remembering an important judicial decision. A brief also contains the facts, issue and holding, and reasoning.