4. Be careful when filling out a form. If you`re trying to cut the language of different forms and paste it into a document, make sure everything is always meaningful and consistent. There are many websites with legal forms nowadays. Be careful when choosing and using legal forms that you find online. In general, the most reliable sources are the forms that you can find on official local, state, or federal websites. Articles are also available from Westlaw, Lexis Advance, and Bloomberg Law Legal Research Services, which are available to the Duke Law School community. In addition, Fastcase is available to the Duke University community and includes a variety of papers and forms. In Fastcase, you can find forms under Search for jury instructions/practice manuals, Search Loislaw libraries, and Search legal forms. 2) LLRX.com search or search for state and federal forms. Law students who are just beginning to write a document often turn to forms to identify the language that achieves their goals. Experienced lawyers use forms as checklists to make sure they haven`t missed any opportunities. For standard contracts, the use of forms saves the author time.

In some areas, such as insolvency and patent practice, the use of certain forms is required by law. In addition, many non-lawyers use form books to help draft a lease, will, or contract. Forms are printed documents with spaces in which you can insert information. Forms have been created (by courts, self-help centres, legal aid organizations, etc.) to help people with their court cases. The forms generally do not explain the applicable laws and may not contain all the information the court needs to make a decision. You should use legal forms as a tool in conjunction with other written materials you prepare, the information you collect, and the research you do on the law of your case. 10) Federal Forms Catalogue Search for federal forms by federal agency, form number, form name or keyword. A collection of legal questions with answers from a lawyer, arranged alphabetically. Answers and explanations are arranged alphabetically and presented in secular language, so that the information is easy to understand. Bender`s Federal Practice Forms (online in Lexis Advance) are organized alongside the Federal Rules of Procedure.

In addition to Moore`s federal practice (reference KF8840. M663 & online in Lexis Advance), cross-references to the discussion in the test set are included in the forms. The library has a number of form sets for North Carolina. Douglas, R.D., Douglas` Forms (NC Area KFN7468. D682 & online in Lexis Advance) is a multi-volume set that contains both advocacy and practice forms as well as general forms such as real estate and wills. The 2009 supplement “Transactions in Turbulent Times” discusses common forms of transactions related to economic downturns; While this appears at the end of Douglas` set of printed and online forms, the content is not specific to North Carolina. It can also be accessed and searched separately via source stock transactions in turbulent times. 13) U.S. Immigration Forms Links to PDF version of U.S. immigration forms.

The Trial Court Law Libraries have compiled this list of legal forms in Massachusetts that are available online for free. 14) U.S. Internal Revenue Service – Tax Forms Federal Tax Forms and Instructions. Creating a legal document from scratch can be a bit intimidating. So you`ll probably want to find a good example to work with! Look for an example that comes as close as possible to the legal document you need, which is: 3) LexisONE Select the “Forms” tab to access both free and paid forms. Browse and search for forms by topic or jurisdiction. Model jury instructions are forms used by lawyers and judges to prepare the indictment for a jury. The sample North Carolina jury instructions are located in the Walker area of North Carolina (Level 3) and are available electronically from the UNC School of Government.

Consult the Duke University Library Catalog for other jurisdictions by searching for instructions for juries – state. 7. Keep a copy of all signed legal documents in a safe place. Sources for general forms are often formatted as encyclopedias, with alphabetical order of topics and forms. Multivolume sets and shortened sets are available. Most print publications have a thematic index that helps find suitable forms, while online versions can be searched or searched. Price, R.M., North Carolina Criminal Trial Practice Forms, 6th edition (NC Area KFN7975. A65 P742 2016 & online in Westlaw) presents a comprehensive list of forms for criminal practice, which are also organized alongside the chronological order of a criminal case. General forms can be classified as legal forms or pleadings and practice forms. Legal forms deal with substantive issues, such as forms for contracts, wills and leases. Pleadings and practice forms contain the language used in pleadings and motions filed in court in litigation.

These provide language for complaints, responses, motions to dismiss and other requests. For legal issues and more complex business transactions, a form document may not be sufficient and you should consult a licensed attorney. Law students and new lawyers often want to know how to write a brief or motion. Official forms are often included in the rules of procedure or in annexes. For example, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure include various formal and proposed forms. Other resources are available for day-to-day advocacy and filing practice: an example of required forms would be those issued by the U.S. Bureau of Court Administration for bankruptcy proceedings. Bankruptcy forms can be found in many publications, including United States Code Annotated and United States Code Service (Stevens Federal Area, Level 3), as well as bankruptcy practice manuals and form books published by many companies: 5) Findlaw – Colorado Forms links to many Colorado-specific legal forms. Van Camp, J.R., et al., North Carolina Criminal Procedure Forms, 3rd ed. (NC Area KFN7975. A65 V3), a one-volume book, organizes its forms in parallel with the chronology of criminal proceedings, from pre-trial hearings to applications, hearings and appeals.

Each form refers to a provision of the North Carolina General Statutes. Irving Joyner`s Criminal Procedure in North Carolina, 3rd ed. (NC Area KFN7975. J69 2015 & online in Lexis Advance) follows a similar chronological order. The forms are annexed to each chapter. A brief overview describing what the form is for and the requirements of the applicable state law.