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Briefs, Oral Arguments and Other Court Documents Research Guide

This guide collects sources for dockets and court documents, including briefs and oral arguments, from federal and state courts.

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U.S. Supreme Court Oral Arguments

Transcripts

Audio

Video

Microform

  • The Complete Oral Arguments of the Supreme Court of the United States (1953-2015), WMS Media, First Floor, KF 101.9 U542 Micro. Selected arguments 1953-1968, all arguments 1969-2015. Prior to 1969, oral arguments were not regularly transcribed.

Print

  • Landmark Briefs and Arguments of the Supreme Court of the United States, KF101.9 .L3, 1793-2003.
     
  • United States Law Week, KF105 .U6, 1940, 1946-2018. Publishes summaries of selected oral arguments. Available online through Bloomberg Law.
  • Antitrust Law: Major Briefs and Oral Arguments of the Supreme Court of the United States, 1955 term-1975 term, KF1641 .A57 1979.

U.S. Courts of Appeals Oral Arguments

Court Websites

Subscription Databases

Guides on Oral Advocacy

Court rules govern court procedures. Different courts have different requirements, so it is important to check the rules of your specific court. For a research guide on court rules, see Federal Court Rules.