Legal Writing Training

The Legal Writing Skills course trains anyone working in the legal profession to write clearly, effectively, and professionally, especially attorneys.

CONTENT: Lesson 1: Have clear objectives; Lesson 2: Know the reader; Competency exam 1; Lesson 3: Use content to accomplish objectives; Lesson 4: Check organization and reorganize; Lesson 5: Write clear openings for new information; Lesson 6: Use explicit guideposts for readers; Competency exam 2; Lesson 7: Use strategies to have the impact you want; Lesson 8: Quote and cite correctly; Competency exam 3; Lesson 9: Use key words, definitions, explanations, and examples; Lesson 10: Write using clear, simple words; Lesson 11: Write clear, simple sentences; Competency exam 4; Lesson 12: Write clear, simple paragraphs; Lesson 13: Write concisely; Competency exam 5; Lesson 14: Use an attractive, easy-to-follow format; Lesson 15: Proofread for correctness; Competency exam 6
PREREQUISITES: Basic command of the English language with few usage problems.
TUITION: $295
TEXT: $10.88
DURATION: 15 lessons, approximately 30 hours of study. All lessons must be completed within four months.
ENROLLMENT AND START DATES: Enrollment is currently open. Fill out the registration form at https://www.writingtrainers.com/register/regiformdata.htm . Your syllabus will be online as soon as possible after registration is finished. Complete lessons at your own pace, as long as you finish them within four months.

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