Legal Brief Drafting
Generate first drafts of legal briefs with structured arguments, proper citations, and professional legal style. Reduces brief drafting time by 50-70%.
50-70% reduction in brief drafting time
Professional quality first draft
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
The Problem
- ✗Time from blank page to first draft
- ✗Research to identify relevant precedent
- ✗Consistent formatting and citation style
- ✗Coordinating across multiple motions
- ✗Quality variation across drafters
How Claude Helps
Structures arguments based on your position, incorporates relevant precedent, drafts in proper legal style, formats citations correctly, and generates comprehensive first draft.
Step-by-Step Workflow
Define motion type and position
What you are arguing
Provide case facts and procedural context
Background for the motion
Specify key arguments
Legal theories and supporting facts
Run brief generation
Claude drafts the motion
Review and refine draft
Edit for accuracy and tone
Add supporting research and finalize
Verify citations and format
Example Prompt
Draft a motion to dismiss pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) for failure to state a claim. CASE INFORMATION: - Court: United States District Court, Southern District of New York - Caption: Smith v. Acme Corp., Case No. 25-cv-1234 - Claims at issue: Breach of Contract (Count I), Tortious Interference (Count II) - Governing law: New York OUR ARGUMENTS: 1. The contract claim fails because the complaint does not adequately allege mutual assent to material terms 2. The tortious interference claim fails because plaintiff has not alleged intentional conduct with improper motive FACTS TO EMPHASIZE: - The alleged "contract" was never signed by our client - No consideration is alleged beyond vague "promises" - No facts support that our client knew of or intended to interfere with any relationship STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS: - Introduction (1 page) - Statement of Facts (2-3 pages) - Argument (primary) - Legal standard for 12(b)(6) - Count I fails (with subheadings) - Count II fails (with subheadings) - Conclusion Format per local rules with proper caption and signature block.
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate are Claude's legal citations?
Claude provides citations it's confident about, but all citations must be verified. Use MCP integrations (Midpage, CourtListener) or traditional research to confirm.
Can Claude match my firm's brief style?
Provide examples of your firm's prior briefs. Claude will match the style, structure, and tone of your precedent.
What about local rule compliance?
Specify local rules in your prompt (page limits, formatting requirements, etc.). Consider building a playbook for courts you practice in frequently.