{"id":20,"date":"2017-10-06T16:55:01","date_gmt":"2017-10-06T11:55:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.lawwriting.co.uk\/blog\/?p=20"},"modified":"2024-01-26T12:55:52","modified_gmt":"2024-01-26T07:55:52","slug":"dos-and-donts-about-legal-writing-for-associates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawwriting.co.uk\/blog\/dos-and-donts-about-legal-writing-for-associates\/","title":{"rendered":"Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts about Legal Writing for Associates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Law students and newly graduated lawyers perpetually have legal and judicial writing on their minds, especially those who serve on law review. In accordance of legal writing, this blog will let you know about dos and don\u2019ts you must follow to improve your <a title=\"Law Writing\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lawwriting.co.uk\">law writing<\/a>. The tips will help you avoid all the mistakes and errors that a student or lawyer experienced in their legal writing.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lawwriting.co.uk\/blog\/dos-and-donts-about-legal-writing-for-associates\/#DOs\" >DO\u2019s<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lawwriting.co.uk\/blog\/dos-and-donts-about-legal-writing-for-associates\/#Repetition_is_concerned\" >Repetition is concerned<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lawwriting.co.uk\/blog\/dos-and-donts-about-legal-writing-for-associates\/#Be_concise\" >Be concise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lawwriting.co.uk\/blog\/dos-and-donts-about-legal-writing-for-associates\/#Treat_your_last_draft_as_initial_draft\" >Treat your last draft as initial draft<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lawwriting.co.uk\/blog\/dos-and-donts-about-legal-writing-for-associates\/#Write_for_the_newcomer\" >Write for the newcomer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lawwriting.co.uk\/blog\/dos-and-donts-about-legal-writing-for-associates\/#Reaffirm_the_format_to_be_addressed\" >Reaffirm the format to be addressed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lawwriting.co.uk\/blog\/dos-and-donts-about-legal-writing-for-associates\/#DONTs\" >DON\u2019Ts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lawwriting.co.uk\/blog\/dos-and-donts-about-legal-writing-for-associates\/#Dont_be_a_slave_of_others_conclusion\" >Don\u2019t be a slave of other\u2019s conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lawwriting.co.uk\/blog\/dos-and-donts-about-legal-writing-for-associates\/#Dont_be_legalese\" >Don\u2019t be legalese<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lawwriting.co.uk\/blog\/dos-and-donts-about-legal-writing-for-associates\/#Avoid_dramatic_tone\" >Avoid dramatic tone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lawwriting.co.uk\/blog\/dos-and-donts-about-legal-writing-for-associates\/#Be_economical_with_analysis\" >Be economical with analysis<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DOs\"><\/span>DO\u2019s<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Repetition_is_concerned\"><\/span>Repetition is concerned<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Many find this particular format very helpful that is to summarize what you want to say, say it and then try to cover and summarize your each word. The act of summarizing helps be a helping hand for the writer to highlight the most prominent takeaway points and helps the reader to know the point that has to be focused.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_concise\"><\/span>Be concise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Shorter and sweeter is generally considered great. Partner and clients are busy and not everyone is interested in reading huge documents, try to make your point in one page. Make sure every word carries its worth, if some words and sentences are not required, delete it. Train your mind in being concise in order to make your final draft is first draft.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Treat_your_last_draft_as_initial_draft\"><\/span>Treat your last draft as initial draft<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Maintain the perfection of your words regarding documents. Take away some time from the documents and avail it as your starting point for getting upward. Following these steps of stepping back and starting again will help you find out the spelling errors and areas where you needed to be get precise.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Write_for_the_newcomer\"><\/span>Write for the newcomer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Keep in mind that the person is reading your memo knows nothing about your subject and matter. Customize with the baby case and ease to let everyone know your subject. It helps in the supposition of the person reading knows nothing because even if he is an expert in this specific area he may have not gotten into details on this particular matter.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reaffirm_the_format_to_be_addressed\"><\/span>Reaffirm the format to be addressed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The material would be useless and ineffective if the format is wrongly chosen for a percipient partner. Follow the classical structure to stay away from any misconceptions and misunderstandings.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DONTs\"><\/span>DON\u2019Ts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_be_a_slave_of_others_conclusion\"><\/span>Don\u2019t be a slave of other\u2019s conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The primary idea is to convey your own thought, avoiding every extension of other people\u2019s conclusion as a fact. For instance, if a studied or opinion has been performed by a person, be sure to allocate the outcomes or the opinion to that person or entity (even though you\u2019ve solely confirmed the results or be a partner of same opinions) and elaborate how they have managed to come up with that particular result.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_be_legalese\"><\/span>Don\u2019t be legalese<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Be focused on your analysis and don\u2019t get away, direct your writing style with concrete and understandable by using fancy words or concepts.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_dramatic_tone\"><\/span>Avoid dramatic tone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The word \u201cvery\u201d must be ignored while writing. Try to stay as neutral as many possible polishes your credibility and reliability. It doesn\u2019t mean that you can have any position on any side, but organize your memo in a way to present both sides. Attach supportive and powerful content to prove that why your side is stronger.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_economical_with_analysis\"><\/span>Be economical with analysis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Make sure to reinforce your conclusions. The examination of how you have come to a conclusion or result is way more important than showing that where you come out. Per case, the partner will see the issue dissimilarly but at least you have bestowed him or her the instruments for which to come to his or her own decision or conclusion.<\/p>\n<p>While keeping a good check with these dos and don\u2019ts you can definitely make its way to your partner\u2019s head or the person who is reading your document.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":null,"protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":492,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[14],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lawwriting.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lawwriting.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lawwriting.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lawwriting.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lawwriting.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.lawwriting.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1503,"href":"https:\/\/www.lawwriting.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20\/revisions\/1503"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lawwriting.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/492"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lawwriting.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lawwriting.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lawwriting.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}