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Oral Argument Transcripts and Audio Files on the Internet

Official Transcripts - U.S. Supreme Court, 2000 Term -
Same-day access to new transcripts, plus an archive starting with the October 2000 Term.
Oyez - U.S. Supreme Court media
Not only is Oyez the "authoritative source for all audio recorded in the Court since the installation of a recording system in October 1955," it also has: news; analysis; information about the court, its opinions, and its justices; and a Podcast of newly-added media.

Supreme Court Insight, 1933 to present - ProQuest This link opens in a new window
Selected oral argument transcripts are available from 2004 to the present. [Access for the USF Community.]

Oral Argument Transcripts on Westlaw

U.S. Supreme Court Oral Arguments - Westlaw
Coverage begins with the 1990-91 term. Transcripts are available as soon as they are released to the public. Follow these examples for docket number or case name searches:
advanced: dn(11-393)
advanced: title("national federation of independent business" and sebelius)

Oral Argument Transcripts on Lexis Advance

United States Supreme Court Transcripts - Lexis Advance
Coverage begins in October 1979. Transcripts are available as soon as they are released to the public. Use the "Search within results" box on the left-hand side of the screen to find opinions by key word, docket number or party name. Follow these examples for docket number or case name searches:
number(12-307)
name("united states" and windsor)

Oral Argument Transcripts on Microfiche

The Zief Law Library has oral argument transcripts from 1969 to 2016. They are filed by docket number in Fiche Cabinet 20, drawer 7. The set contains all transcripts for review granted cases.

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