Elegant Legal WritingElegant Legal Writing helps attorneys elevate their writing from passable to polished. Drawing on ideas from cognitive science, stylistics, and litigation strategy, the book teaches practical techniques by example using fast-paced chapters. Readers will learn the essentials of effective legal composition:
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Contents
Core Principles of Legal Writing | 5 |
Concision | 16 |
Plain Language | 28 |
Strong Sentences | 43 |
Organization and Cohesion | 69 |
Tone and Professionalism | 81 |
Briefs and Motions | 89 |
Using Legal Authority | 101 |
Legal Storytelling | 121 |
The Mental Game of Writing | 135 |
Writing with Technology | 154 |
Document Design | 165 |
Notes | 181 |
Other Resources | 191 |
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