Lawyers spend much of their professional lives writing, yet too often their editing practices remain narrowly legalistic.
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Category: Write to Counsel
Everything You Need to Know About the New Edition of the Bluebook
What do you need to know about the new Bluebook? Probably nothing. I suppose we could just end the article right here. Unfortunately, Washington law requires us to pay attention to The Bluebook—at least a bit.
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Starting and Restarting: Writing Techniques for Finding Focus and Flow
Some helpful techniques for tackling an attorney-writer’s common issues.
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Navigating Tribal Law Research
Even attorneys who do not practice within Tribal courts can encounter Tribal law when advising clients.
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By the Rules: Techniques for Writing Persuasive Rules
Drafting persuasive legal rules, like all writing conventions, can be done well by minding some basic patterns. These techniques can help you frame rules in a way that favors your client’s position.
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Writing Tips From the Bench: Knowing When Less Is More
UW School of Law Professor Jeff Feldman sat down with Judge Morgan Christen of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit for a candid conversation about what makes for helpful and persuasive appellate briefs.
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