1. Students X, Y and Z are sitting around a table in the library working on a group research exercise assigned by the professor which is due tomorrow. The objective of the assignment is to build on ...

There is no shortage of legal writing books and articles that young lawyers can use to improve their writing skills. But given all the demands the legal profession places on us, lawyers, when can one ...

Legal writing is more than a law school requirement — it’s the bridge between legal theory and practice. From research and analysis to persuasive advocacy, law schools are integrating writing ...

Habits are powerful things. And they can be quite positive. Take the following example. Catharine Du Bois, assistant professor of legal writing at Brooklyn Law School, clerked for U.S. District Judge ...

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 ...

Even small grammatical errors, like a misplaced comma, can lead to multimillion-dollar consequences in legal cases. The book offers a source for lawyers and judges to reference when deciding how they ...

Persuasive legal writing isn’t just about knowing the law—it’s about presenting it with clarity, structure, and impact. From law school assignments to high-stakes appellate briefs, the ability to ...