Legal Writing: Editing and Proofreading Essentials (OnDemand Webinar)

$199.00

SKU: 407635EAU

Description

Learn the most effective and practical techniques to edit and proofread for legal professionals.Writing is one of the most important skills in the legal profession. Emails, summary memorandums, and research documentation are essential. Writing well creates a clear vision, positive imprint, and successful career. Words are the author’s power tools editing and proofreading create the distinguished and noteworthy work of art.Become the expert by learning the best strategies for legal writing. Recognize the significance of proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Know why typographical errors are devastating to your career and reputation and acknowledge how editing transforms an average document into an exceptional document by uncovering what to do, how to do it, and by identifying common mistakes.

Date: 2020-06-30 Start Time: End Time:

Learning Objectives

Writing Guidelines
• Organize Before Writing
• Know Your Readers
• Types of Writing
• Paragraph Guidelines
• Types of Sentences
• Sentence Guidelines

Business Email
• Clear and Concise Emails
• Email Structure
• Review Your Email

Summary Memos
• Blueprint for Success
• Essentials to Include
• Writing the Summary
• Summary Format

Research Documentation
• Be Objective
• Amount of Detail
• Introduction
• Discussion
• Conclusion

Editing and Proofreading
• Editing Versus Proofreading
• Best Practice for Editing
• Steps for Proofreading
• Grammar and Punctuation
• Tips for Perfection

No Credit Available

Lauritta Sowa-WiseOwlOps, Inc.

Legal Writing: Editing and Proofreading Essentials (OnDemand Webinar)

$199.00

SKU: 407371EAU

Description

Learn the most effective and practical techniques to edit and proofread for legal professionals.This topic is for any legal professional who wants to write better emails and who wants better communication skills with clients, coworkers, opposing counsel, and the courts. Email communication typically accounts for more than 25 of how we work in today’s legal community and justice system. Learn how to improve your emails and communications by receiving instruction on the do’s and don’ts. Proofreading our written communication is often over looked, but a poorly proofed document reflects poorly on the drafter, the legal team and the client. Many proofreading tips are included. This information also includes detailed instructions on how to prepare and to present a well drafted legal memorandum.

Date: 2020-01-13 Start Time: End Time:

Learning Objectives

Writing Emails, How to Write and Send This Core Communication Tool
• Drafting Tips
• Reviewing the Best Communication Styles and Steps
• What Email Should Contain
• Words and Phrases to Avoid
• When Is a Phone Call Better?
• To CC or to Not CC?

Proofreading, How to Be a Better Proofreader
• Proofreading Tips
• When and How to Complete This Important Function
• How to Catch Everything
• The Importance of Time
• Your Work’s Reflection
• Two Heads Really Are Better Than One

Organizing and Drafting a Research Memo
• The Format to Use
• IRAC vs. CIRAC
• Step by Step Document Instruction

NALA ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.

Lisa Morris Robinson-Rosen Law Firm