Legal Writing
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CourtsLawyers For Sean 'Diddy' Combs Make Embarrassing Mistake In Bail Letter To Judge
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Law SchoolsIt Isn't Just You: Reading The Law Is Harder Than It Needs To Be
There's no need to make your sentences that complex. 
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CourtsJudge Tells Twitter Shareholders To Git Gud Before Their Next Class Action Filing
Remember: the goal of legal writing is to help your case.
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CourtsJudge Drops Amazing 700-Word Footnote Dedicated To Finding Proper Legal Terminology For Attorney's Fees
This is deliciously nerdy -- and we love it! -
CourtsSupreme Court's 5-4 Opinion So Fractured Even The Subjects And Verbs Couldn't Agree
Setting the stage for the rest of the opinion... -
CourtsState Supreme Court Justice Offers His Thoughts On Women's Health... Definitely Should Not Have Offered Thoughts On Women's Health
It's not actually as bad as you might imagine, but it's pretty bad. -
Small Law FirmsComplaint Brings Extra Snark To Underscore Egregious Allegations
Lawyer has a little bit of fun drafting the complaint. -
CourtsJust Because A Judge CAN Write A Sentence Doesn't Mean The Judge SHOULD Write That Sentence
The case for a second draft... 
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Law SchoolsThese Law Students Are Getting Way More Technical Assistance Writing Their Papers Than Just Spell Check...
Strunk and White? More like stinking writers. -
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Small Law FirmsGood Legal Writing Is Usually Short And Sweet
They're called briefs for a reason. By and large, it pays to focus on a few solid arguments and keep the papers short to amplify those arguments. -
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BiglawWhat Should I Use For A Writing Sample?
There's no perfect answer -- but here are a few guidelines, from veteran recruiter Abby Gordon. -
Law SchoolsFirst Monday Musings By Dean Vik Amar: Why You Should Incorporate 'Soft Skills' Into Your Legal Writing
The soft skills associated with good legal writing let you see your writing from your reader’s perspective. -
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Thinking Things Through Anew
Making your life easy isn't always the name of the game. -
LitigatorsYour Spirit Animal Is The California Forest Fires: Write Briefs That People Remember And Get the Job Done
Don’t write briefs that look like they were written by a lawyer robot. -
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Don’t Be A Nerd: Sit Down, Shut Up, And Write Something
Stop procrastinating and just write something down. -
Boutique Law FirmsSubstance Over Form, But Decorative Dishes Please The Palate
Attorneys must remember what gourmet chefs have long mastered: the details matter. -
