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Overview

Which of These Legal Writing Mistakes Are You Guilty Of?

Bad writing isn't just a minor annoyance. In your line of work, it can lead to anything from embarrassment and delays to lost cases. Protect your reputation and the firm's bottom line by refining your writing skills. This CLE session highlights 7 major legal writing blunders and how to avoid them. Turn your mistakes into opportunities for improvement. Register today: your documents (and your attorney) will thank you!

• Simplify your writing to avoid confusing your reader and wasting their time.
• Ditch the jargon and learn how to communicate in plain and powerful language.
• Spare yourself from the repercussions of messy citation work.
• Avoid formatting failures that will have your document sent straight back for revisions.
• Catch sneaky typos and grammatical errors before they cost you.

Abbreviated Agenda

• #1: Overly Complex, Verbose, and Disorganized Writing
• #2: Using the Wrong Language: Excessive Legalese, Vague Terms, and Clichés
• #3: Off-Target or Irrelevant Content
• #4: Wrong Voice or Tone for the Document and Intended Audience
• #5: Improper or Inconsistent Citations
• #6: Neglecting to Meet Formatting Requirements
• #7: Proofreading Failures: Top Spelling, Grammar, and Typographical Errors