Opinion writing is a matter of taste, but I think the D.C. Circuit’s recent opinion in Jarkesy v. SEC is a fine example of excellent legal writing. The issue in the case is whether a person subject to ...

incorporating relevant cases into appropriate places in the outline. Start drafting early. Nothing is more intimidating than a blank document. Consider the overall structure of the document throughout ...

In an era dominated by digital communication, the simple thank you note often feels like a relic from the past. Yet, in the legal profession — a field built on relationships, trust, and reputation — ...

Across all industries and applications, effective writing shares key commonalities like clarity and connection. Writers seek to share powerful insights with audiences but can only do so by fully ...

Good legal writing is a lot more than simply getting the law right. The year 2025 has been a very busy one for me in terms of drafting legal briefs on some issue or another. This means that not only ...

Legal Research and Writing (LRW) introduces students to the fundamentals of the legal system, structure of law-making bodies, sources of law; provides hands-on experiences in using legal analysis, ...

March 5 (Reuters) - The writing section of the Law School Admission Test will get an overhaul this summer with a greater emphasis on gauging analytical skills. The Law School Admission Council ...

The firm’s proprietary software DWT Prose gives writing recommendations based on the work product of the firm’s experienced attorneys. For all of the excitement surrounding the use of artificial ...