Federal Practice Manual for Legal Aid Attorneys: 6.3.7 Proposed Order
Generally, a motion should be accompanied by a proposed order granting the relief your client requests. Draft the proposed order such that if the judge executes it, it will provide your client all the relief sought in your motion. If you are seeking several forms of relief, set forth each request in a separately numbered paragraph. A thoughtfully prepared proposed order is itself an advocacy tool, and may create a framework for oral argument and for the judge’s consideration of your motion.