AI Prompt: Motion Outline Builder for Litigation Drafts
Get a clean, four-part motion outline — issue framing, factual background, argument sections with sub-points, and pre-emptive rebuttals to counterarguments.
The Prompt
Variables (4)
| Variable | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| {{motion_type}} | Motion Type | Motion for Summary Judgment |
| {{jurisdiction}} | Jurisdiction | Northern District of California |
| {{summary}} | Key Facts Summary | Plaintiff terminated without notice after disclosing whistleblower complaint to HR. |
| {{if_known}} | Legal Standard (if known) | Rule 56(a) summary judgment standard |
Expected Output
A four-section motion outline covering issue framing, factual background, legal argument with sub-points, and anticipated counterarguments with pre-drafted rebuttals.
Usage Notes
Use this as a skeleton, not a finished brief — fill in citations from your jurisdiction yourself rather than trusting the model to surface controlling authority.
Originally featured in: 10 Time-Saving AI Prompts Every Lawyer Should Use
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