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Supreme Court Amicus Curiae Brief Project

Students research a landmark Supreme Court case or historical law and write a 1,500-word amicus curiae brief.

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Students research a landmark Supreme Court case or historical law and write a 1,500-word amicus curiae brief. The guide explains brief structure, constitutional evidence, legal precedents, formal tone, formatting requirements, and includes reflection prompts and background on landmark cases.

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  • Students will explain the purpose of an amicus curiae brief.
  • Students will analyze constitutional amendments and legal precedents.
  • Students will construct a persuasive legal argument using historical evidence.
  • Students will apply formal legal vocabulary and brief conventions.