An Illinois Trial Memorandum is a document drafted by an attorney to outline the facts and legal issues in a case. It serves as a tool for the attorney to organize their thoughts and present a concise argument for their client’s case. There are two types of Illinois Trial Memorandum: the Initial Trial Memorandum and the Reply Trial Memorandum. The Initial Trial Memorandum is the primary document that outlines the facts and legal issues of the case. It includes the parties involved, the claims, the applicable law, and the attorney’s argument for their client’s case. The Reply Trial Memorandum is a response to the Initial Trial Memorandum and outlines the opposing party’s arguments and the attorney’s rebuttal. Both Trial Memorandums are used to present evidence and legal arguments to the court in order to support the attorney’s client.