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I have had students who failed the Bar two, three and even nine times, take Legal Writing Launch and pass the Bar!
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Skills Developed in Legal Writing Launch:
- Issue-spotting & development
- IRAC & CRAC analysis in each tight paragraph
- Grammatical skills
- Writing in plain English
- Writing strong topic sentences
Become proficient in drafting the following:
- Memos
- Letters
- Motions
- Briefs
- Miscellaneous pleadings, such as complaints and settlement agreements
"Having a solid foundation in legal writing is critical to the preparation for and the taking of a State’s Bar Exam, specifically, the Performance Test. Legal Writing Launch provides this solid foundation.
I took the California Bar Exam three times. Then, I took LWL (Weekly Zoom Meeting, which includes Assignment Editing.) I passed the Bar on my fourth attempt!"
Meet Professor Meyers
Hi, I am Bev Meyers, and I am the founder of Legal Writing Launch. I developed this course because I have a passion for teaching law courses and especially legal writing to students.
I am thrilled to see students improve their writing significantly. This helps them in every phase of their career.
Taught legal writing and other law courses for over 30 years
Supervised my section's law student program at the California Office of the Attorney (AG) for almost 30 years
Wrote over 1,000 motions while at the AG's Office
Passing the Bar is the key to your future. Your best investment is in you, right?
So, write!
In this course, you will learn the skills necessary to pass the Bar, including how to:
- Spot issues
- Develop issues
- Write tight paragraphs
- Use IRAC/CRAC
- Write in plain English
- Write strong topic sentences
"Legal Writing Launch (LWL) provided me the legal writing tools that law school did not. . . [LWL] would have made a huge difference in my legal education and my Bar performance.
The assignments in LWL are similar to those that students write on the Performance Test on the Bar Exam.
Having taken the California Bar twice, I then took LWL (Weekly Zoom Meeting, which includes Assignment Editing.) I passed the California Bar Exam on my third try!"
Here is what you will study:
- Memos
- Letters
- Motions
- Briefs
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Miscellaneous pleadings, such as complaints and settlement agreements
*Please note that for Bar exam students, in the Gold/Zoom Mentoring level of the Course, we can modify assignments as Bar essays and Performance Test excercises
Course Outline
- How to Proceed Through this Course
- Legal Writing Launch Library
- Lesson 1: Legal Writing — Issue, Rule, Analysis, and Conclusion (IRAC) and Conclusion, Rule, Analysis, and Conclusion (CRAC)
Writing Assignment: from Legal Research, Analysis & Writing, draft a Power-Packed Paragraph on burglary - Lesson 2: Non-Legal or Expository Writing—Simple Paragraph Structure and Point, Context, Analysis, and Conclusion
- Lesson 3: CRAC—The Difference between a Case Brief and a Power-Packed Paragraph
- Lesson 4: Grammar and Basic Writing Guidelines
- Lesson 5: Legal Memoranda, Universal Memorandum Format—Introduction, Discussion, and Conclusion and Other Formats
Writing Assignment: Draft a legal memorandum, using the Question Presented, etc. format regarding beer and burglary
Writing Assignment: Draft a legal memorandum, using the Introduction, Discussion, and Conclusion format regarding hazing at a university - Lesson 6: Citation Formats
- Lesson 7: Legal Correspondence, in General, and Informational Letters
- Lesson 8: Opinion or Advice Letters
Writing Assignment: Draft an opinion letter regarding the termination of parental rights - Lesson 9: Demand Letters
Writing Assignment: Draft a demand letter regarding defamation
- Lesson 10: Motions and Memoranda of Points and Authorities
Writing Assignment: Draft a motion to suppress evidence regarding the freezer search. - Lesson 11: Trial and Appellate Briefs
Written Assignment: Draft an appellate brief for the appellee regarding the abandonment 0f the suitcase
- Lesson 12: Complaints
- Lesson 13: Declarations
- Lesson 14: Requests for Judicial Notice
- Lesson 15: Stipulations
- Lesson 16: Settlement Agreements
Add-Ons:
Once enrolled in the Course, students may purchase the following add-ons:
Assignment Editing
An experienced legal writing editor will edit each writing assignment to provide both positive and constructive feedback.
Weekly Zoom Mentoring
(includes Assignment Editing)
Weekly, an experienced legal writing editor will discuss the student’s progress on written assignments in a Zoom session.
Unlimited Lifetime Access
When you purchase Legal Writing Launch, the course is yours for life. Receive lifetime access to the LWL library and lessons even after completing the course..
Give Legal Writing Launch a try 100% risk free.
Get a 100% refund within 30 days of purchasing the course, no questions asked.Is English your Second Language (ESL)?
Legal Writing Launch has partnered with a skilled ESL instructor. For an additional charge, this ESL instructor can assist you in improving your basic English writing skills. Contact us at team@legalwritinglaunch.com for more information.
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“Three Key Legal Writing Tips” from Lesson 1 of our Course.