Description
Litigators must draft and edit things effectively, and efficiently. If you're a busy litigator this webcast is your one-stop resource to learn how to refine your persuasive writing and document editing skills. Designed for seasoned litigators, this webcast offers practical, actionable techniques for crafting compelling legal arguments and delivering polished, professional documents. Register for this 75-minute webcast to improve your writing and editing skills – the lessons learned will elevate the practice skills of litigators at all levels!
Join our legal writing experts for an exploration of techniques and best practices you can immediately put to work in your litigation practice. The first part of the program will delve into strategies for persuasive legal writing. Participants will learn how to:
- Draft an engaging and effective introduction that sets the tone for their case, with techniques for creating coherence and using hooks to capture attention.
- Design a factual statement that frames facts persuasively, builds empathy, and earns the reader’s trust while using process-driven methods for crafting clear, impactful narratives.
- Craft and frame legal rules, including positive/negative framing and using quotes/paraphrasing persuasively, with practical examples for each approach.
The second part of the program will focus on disciplined editing techniques to improve the clarity, conciseness, professionalism, and overall persuasive strength of your legal arguments. Key topics include:
- Understanding the distinction between writing and editing and the critical role editing plays in enhancing legal writing.
- Mastering various editing stages, from organizational and stylistic editing to grammatical checks, proofreading, and rule compliance.
- Applying a step-by-step editing process that covers big-picture issues, readability, style, and consistency.
- Developing personalized editing checklists and using technology to assist in proofreading and document preparation.