The practice of law is a trade. What is the basis of law as a trade? It is based upon: flawless writing, logical reasoning, and persuasive argument.[1] Not surprisingly, these three skills have evolved from the classical and medieval curriculum of grammar, logic, and rhetoric.[2] College is Not Helping. College
New lawyers are generally not prepared for the rigorous practice of law. Why? They simply do not yet have the practical and efficient legal writing skills required for a litigation or transactional practice. New attorneys must develop the actual skills necessary to write sound motions, briefs, memos, letters, and documents (like
Ask yourself these questions: It may be that you do not perform legal writing in an organized and persuasive way. You can turn this around. And now. This blog addresses: 1. These are exciting times—U.S. law firms may hire new attorneys from abroad, or the firms are themselves based in
International Lawyers Practicing with U.S. Firms: Can you Write Better? Ask yourself these questions: It may be that you do not perform legal writing in an organized and persuasive way. You can turn this around. And now. This blog addresses: 1. These are exciting times—U.S. law firms may hire lawyers
Ask yourself these questions: Do you have a poor writing sample? Did you not do so well in law school? Were you unable to land a job at a plum law firm? Are you not excelling at your law firm, non-profit, or government job? Why? It may be that you
New lawyers are generally not prepared for the rigorous practice of law. Why? They simply do not yet have the practical and efficient legal writing skills required for a litigation or transactional practice. New attorneys must develop the actual skills necessary to write sound motions, briefs, memos, letters, and documents
INTRODUCTION This blog answers the many questions that international students, who are pursuing their Master of Laws (LL.M. or LLM) in the United States (U.S.), have about applying for and pursuing a LLM degree program, taking a state’s Bar exam, and practicing law in the U.S. The author here recommends
Legal Writing Launch: A Chat about Powerful Legal Writing with Professor Bev Meyers This is the transcript from the podcast in which Legal Writing Launch Founder, Bev Meyers, discussed legal writing with the Ladies Who Law School hosts, Samantha Lemke (Sam) and Haylie Davis (Haylie). The episode aired on January
BEV: Hello and welcome to Legal Writing Launch. I’m Bev Meyers and I’m the founder. Today [on June 8, 2021], I have the pleasure of speaking with a former student of mine and esteemed colleague, at one point, Michael Banister. Hi Mike, how are you? MICHAEL: I’m fine, thanks. How
BEV: Today I am with Keith Boak, one of my students in Legal Writing Launch. I’m Bev Meyers, the Founder of Legal Writing Launch. Keith, we’ve been working together now for about three months or so? KEITH: Yeah, I would say so, roughly. . . . BEV: So, tell me
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