Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Daniel Kelly answers a common legal question: What is an amicus brief, and when does it actually help a court? In this episode of Ask the Judge, he explains why some briefs—dubbed “Me Too” briefs—get ignored, while others deeply influence judicial decisions. Learn how amicus briefs can provide either depth or breadth to legal arguments, and what judges really look for in a persuasive submission.
This video is part of NCLA’s Ask the Judge series, where real judges break down the legal process in plain English. Have more questions? Ask the Judge.