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Nothing to LOL about: In writing as in life, style matters
A lawyer is always writing as a lawyer, whether in a filing with the court or in an email to a colleague. The speed of electronic communication makes it tempting to forgo the conventions of good writing, but it's a risk with little reward.
Reading like a lawyer
Reading cases is a skill that gets better with practice, and it is a big step in the direction of "thinking like a lawyer."
Getting started: choosing a law journal topic
Investing a lot of time into article selection will pay off tenfold during the research and writing process. So where to get started?
A Laughing Matter
It is hard enough to find the right joke for a particular occasion. It is almost impossible to find one that is appropriate for a courtroom.
Doing More With Less: Increase your effectiveness with brevity
Brevity is the pinnacle of good writing, which means it takes a lot more time and effort than slapping together endless pages of marginally sensible garbage.
Advice on getting published
Publishing a law journal article while you are still in law school.
A brief comment on brevity
Brevity is one of the cornerstones of good writing (including good legal writing, although not every lawyer takes heed).
Lost no more? Striking out on my own…
One blogger decides to pursue her passion during the arduous job search: http://skerrettlegal.com/
How to write good, legal edition
Does your writing style differ depending on whether you are writing an email or a letter? A blog post or a brief? A less formal tone may be appropriate for some forms of communication, but that does not mean that the rules of spelling and grammar don’t apply online. For better or worse, some people will ...
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