Now that first-year legal research and writing classes have begun, 1L’s may be looking for ways to improve their writing skills. Here are just a few online sources that offer useful advice:
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10 Legal Writing Tips from Bryan Garner (lawyerist.com)
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Writing a Brief the George Orwell Way (Prof. Wayne Schiess, U of Texas School of Law)
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Drafting Legal Documents: Principles of Clear Writing (National Archives and Records Administration)
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Five Ways to Write Like John Roberts (Legal Writing Pro)
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Tips on Becoming a More Effective Legal Writer (lawjobs.com)
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Eschew, Evade and/or Eradicate Legalese (Prof. Eugene Volokh, UCLA Law School)
