Transform Your Legal Writing and Your Firm

An attorney's effectiveness hinges on their ability to communicate arguments effectively. Written communication, in particular, plays a crucial role in legal practice. However, determining the correct approach can be challenging amidst the abundance of resources on legal writing. How can attorneys ensure they consistently apply best practices in every document? And how can these practices be upheld across a team?

This course addresses these concerns by guiding attendees through creating a personalized legal style guide. Participants will learn why such a guide is powerful and receive a detailed, step-by-step framework for crafting one. The curriculum includes comprehensive coverage of best practices and practical tips, delving into nuances like punctuation and overarching structural principles.

This comprehensive training covers every facet of legal writing, from refining style and word choice to mastering citations. Whether you're a newer attorney looking to compile all the best legal writing tips or a seasoned law partner aiming to enhance your team's proficiency, this Continuing Legal Education (CLE) course is tailored for attorneys at any level of practice.

Learning Objectives:

• Create a personalized legal style guide for your or your entire team
• Implement and effectively use a legal style guide
• Discover the best tips for formatting and style
• Discover the best tips for structure and paragraphs
• Discover the best tips for quotations and citations
• Discover the best tips for sentences, words, and punctuation

Production Date: 9/13/2024 | Closed captioning (CC) available