Really! Grammar can be fun. Just check out these blogs if you don’t believe me. http://www.unnecessaryquotes.com/ http://www.apostropheabuse.com/ HT: Raymond Ward
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Legal Writing
Grammar Can Be Fun
Look to Hollywood and Madison Avenue for Inspiration
One of the key components to a good case is a theme. The theme should speak to the judge or jury. It does not need to be long or complicated, a simple sentence works best. For example, everyone remembers Johnnie Cochran’s “if it doesn’t fit, you must acquit.” If you are not creative, or...
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Famous Trials
Douglas Linder at the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law has created a webpage of famous trials. It contains transcripts, biographies, and other information. The earliest trial included is that of Socrates (399 B.C.). The most recent trial covered is the prosecution of Moussauri in 2006. It is a great source...
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Write Like Chief Justice John Roberts
Here is a helpful guide to writing persuasively. Chief Justice John Robert’s is well known for his great advocacy skills. In this guide, Ross Guberman provides five great tips based on Hon. Robert’s use of language that will improve your legal writing.
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How to Write a Good Appellate Brief
Andrew L. Frey and Roy T. Englert, Jr. have written a very informative article on preparing appellate briefs. I recommend it to you. How to Write a Good Appellate Brief
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