To Win, In Your Writing Assume Your Audience Will Give You Next To No Time or Attention
We spend more time on our writings than our audiences ever will.
Discipline Yourself In Writing: No Adverbs In Persuasive Writing
You’re not writing a novel or a short story. You’re writing a legal paper. Make it focused.
AI Built for Litigation. Verified by Design.
Grounded in authoritative content and verified at every step, Protégé is the only legal AI tool that delivers work you can trust—without exception.
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Four tips for how to communicate clearly, from in-house columnist Mark Herrmann.
4 Edits I Have Never Made
What edits has columnist Mark Herrmann never made to a brief over the course of three decades practicing law?
Abbrev’s For Idio’s (Or, 3 Tips For Effective Communication)
In-house columnist Mark Herrmann offers three lessons about communication.
Proof That The Internet Did Not Destroy The Ability To Write
What is the secret to good writing?
Filevine’s New Legal AI Platform LOIS Turns AI Into A True Legal Coworker
Legal work isn’t slowing down, and the firms that win won’t be the ones working harder — they’ll be the ones working smarter.
Expose Your Weakness — Now!
How readable is your writing? In-house columnist Mark Herrmann tells you how to find out.
A Tale Of Two Edits
How can an editor enjoy revising one document and loathe revising another based solely on the anticipated responses to the edits?
From the Career Files: Eight Tips for Writing a Personal Statement
Got a case of writer's block when it comes to your law school personal statement? These tips may help you out!
From the Career Files: Writing for Partners
Learn more about how associates can write for partners with the help of the ATL Career Center.
Learning After Law School
Once you’ve got your law degree, how do you keep your professional skills up to date? Share your perspective in this brief survey, and you may be eligible to win a $250 gift card.