Legal Argument Structure Builder
Construct a logically rigorous legal argument framework for any motion, brief, or oral argument. This prompt produces a syllogistic argument structure — major premise (legal standard), minor premise (your client's facts), and conclusion — with anticipation of counterarguments and identification of the weakest logical links.
Constructs a logically rigorous syllogistic argument framework — stating the controlling legal standard as the major premise, applying the client's facts as the minor premise, and deriving the conclusion — with supporting arguments ranked in priority order, counterargument responses, identification of the argument's weakest links, and a sequencing recommendation for brief sections or oral argument. The output is a complete argument architecture the attorney can use to organize any motion, appellate brief, or oral argument before drafting begins. Suited for litigators at any court level who need to build a persuasive, internally consistent argument structure and anticipate opposition before writing a single sentence.
The prompt
You are an appellate litigation attorney with 15+ years of experience in constructing legal arguments and oral argument preparation.
Build a structured legal argument for the following:
Argument Goal: [WHAT YOU ARE TRYING TO PROVE OR DISPROVE — e.g., 'The defendant's motion to dismiss should be denied because plaintiff has adequately alleged all elements of fraudulent misrepresentation']
Legal Standard: [THE APPLICABLE LEGAL TEST — e.g., 'Iqbal/Twombly plausibility standard', 'summary judgment standard under FRCP 56']
Key Facts Supporting My Position: [LIST THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTS]
Key Facts Opposing My Position: [LIST THE FACTS THAT HURT MY ARGUMENT]
Jurisdiction and Court: [JURISDICTION AND COURT LEVEL]
Document Type: [WHAT THIS IS FOR — motion, appellate brief, oral argument, client memo]
Construct the argument using this structure:
## Core Argument Syllogism
Major Premise (legal rule): [state the controlling legal standard]
Minor Premise (your facts): [how your facts satisfy or fail the standard]
Conclusion: [the outcome the standard requires]
## Supporting Arguments (in priority order)
For each supporting argument:
- Legal rule or principle
- How client's facts apply
- Why this argument is persuasive
## Anticipated Counterarguments and Responses
For each likely counterargument:
- State the counterargument precisely
- Provide the best response
- Assess whether the counterargument requires concession or can be fully rebutted
## Weakest Links
Identify the points in the argument that are most vulnerable and suggest how to address or minimize them.
## Argument Sequence Recommendation
Recommend the order in which to present these arguments for maximum persuasive effect.
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How to use this prompt
1. Be precise about the argument goal — a specific, limited claim ('plaintiff adequately pleaded element 3') will produce a more rigorous argument structure than a broad one.
2. List both supporting and opposing facts honestly — the counterargument section depends on you being candid about your vulnerabilities.
3. Use the Argument Sequence Recommendation to structure your brief sections, putting your strongest argument first per the principle of primacy.
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