Seven Essential Tips for Effective Legal Brief Writing

May 7, 2015
The Legal Intelligencer

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Brown, DavidSo you have your first brief-writing assignment, or maybe you are canvassing the Internet for some insight on legal writing after a court ordered you to show cause why you should not be sanctioned for bad legal writing. In either case, there is hope. The key to successful legal writing is to remember who your readers are. While you may think of the senior lawyers or the firm’s client as your audience, you’re truly writing for the court.

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Use all of these tips to maximize the effectiveness of your legal writing. Becoming a better writer is a lifelong process. You’ll pick up new tips along the way from colleagues and mentors. Aim for concise, persuasive writing that will bolster your credibility with judges, law clerks and your colleagues.

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