Oral Arguments

Many researchers are interested in reviewing the oral arguments in a case, instead of or in addition to the briefs filed. The resources that best collect this information can be found in the Library catalog as follows:

Oral Arguments Before the Supreme Court of the United States (1979-present)
Call Number: KF101.9 .I5
Transcripts of Supreme Court oral arguments beginning with the 1977–1978 term. Include term of decision and docket number in request (e.g., 2012 Term & Docket 12-543).
Oral Arguments 1952–1982 [microform]
Call Number: 85/10002 (LL)
Oral arguments organized by Supreme Court term and then by docket number. Request at Law Library Reference Desk.

Oral argument information can also be found online, via the United States Supreme Court's website:

Audio Recordings (2010–present)
The audio recordings of oral arguments heard by the Supreme Court of the United States are available to the public at the end of each argument week.
Print Transcripts (1968–present)
Print transcripts are posted to the website on a continual basis.
U.S. National Archives and Records Administration, Sound Recordings of Oral Arguments
From October 1955 to June 30, 2023

U.S. Supreme Court Records and Briefs

Oral Arguments