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Outline arguments you can actually see

A radial outliner built for legal analysis. Structure IRAC, CREAC, and case briefs visually — then export to Word with proper legal formatting.

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Whirlybird showing Miranda v. Arizona IRAC argument structure
Use Cases

Every way lawyers think, structured visually

Whether you're briefing cases, outlining for exams, or building a motion — Whirlybird matches how legal analysis actually works.

Multi-page Con Law exam outline
Structure your exam outline
Organize entire courses into multi-page projects. Commerce Clause, Due Process, Equal Protection — each gets its own whirlybird, all in one place.
Palsgraf case brief in Whirlybird
Brief cases faster
The Case Brief template gives you Facts, Issue, Holding, Reasoning, and Dissent on dedicated arms. Attach notes and citations directly to each element.
Marbury v. Madison CREAC with cross-links
Build your memo argument
IRAC and CREAC templates with color-coded roles. Link supporting and opposing arguments with cross-references that export as proper legal signals.
Whirlybird and Word document side by side
Export to Word in one click
Download a properly formatted .docx with hierarchical numbering, Bluebook-style citations, cross-references, and a Table of Authorities.
How It Works

Five steps from blank canvas to finished outline

Whirlybird is designed to be learned in minutes. No tutorial required — but here's the flow.

1
Pick a template
IRAC, CREAC, Case Brief, Pro/Con, or start blank.
2
Build your tree
Tab adds sub-points. Enter adds siblings. Type to label.
3
Color-code by role
Right-click to set type: claim, rule, evidence, and more.
4
Attach sources
Pin cases, statutes, and record cites to any arm.
5
Export to Word
One click. Legal formatting. Table of Authorities included.
Multi-page projects
One project holds multiple whirlybirds. Organize entire courses.
Cross-references
Link related arguments. Exports as See also, Cf., with supra/infra.
Cloud auto-save
Every change saved automatically. Pick up where you left off.
Outline + canvas
Toggle between radial view and traditional legal outline format.
Pricing

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  • 2 projects per month
  • All templates (IRAC, CREAC, Case Brief, Pro/Con)
  • All exports (clipboard, Word, PDF)
  • Cloud auto-save
  • 3 pages per project
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$39/year
or $5/month
  • Unlimited projects & pages
  • Cross-linking between arguments
  • Table of Authorities in exports
  • Full citation library
  • Priority support
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