by TypeLaw | Aug 20, 2025 | Briefing, citations, compliant formatting, Uncategorized
Legal practice has historically lagged media innovation The first edition of what we know as The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation was published in 1926 and was just 26 pages long.1 Before The Bluebook, attorneys relied on locally developed citation practices,...
by TypeLaw | Jul 17, 2025 | Briefing, citations, compliant formatting, Uncategorized
Bluebook 22 updates reflect modern legal practice If you’re still citing cases the same way you did five years ago, it’s time for a quick refresh. The previous edition of The Bluebook was released back in 2020, which means a lot has changed, both in legal practice and...
by TypeLaw | Jul 24, 2024 | Briefing, citations, Uncategorized
Mastering legal citations demonstrates professionalism If you’re an appellate attorney, writing accurate legal briefs is crucial, and that includes using the right citation terms. Two terms you’ll often encounter are id. and ibid.—but what’s the difference between...
by TypeLaw | May 9, 2024 | Briefing, citations, compliant formatting, Texas, Uncategorized
Formatting a brief for a Texas court Filing a compliant, well-formatted brief demonstrates your professionalism, establishes credibility with the court, and ensures that your brief won’t be rejected for technical errors—such as not adhering to specifications around...
by TypeLaw | Mar 26, 2024 | Briefing, citations, compliant formatting, Uncategorized
Brief rejections damage your reputation as an attorney It’s crucial for lawyers to steer clear of brief rejections in federal court to protect both their clients’ interests and their professional reputation. Rejected briefs not only cause frustrating...
by TypeLaw | Mar 11, 2024 | Briefing, citations, hyperlinking
The role of citations in a legal brief When writing a legal brief, lawyers use citations to scaffold a grounded, credible argument that persuades the reader to adopt their point of view. Relevant, accurate, perfectly formatted citations are a mark of an...
