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"According to Hoyle" That phrase, meaning "strictly according to the rules," is from an English writer's broadly perceived authority on a subject. Other than, "Why use an idiom that requires me Googling someone born in 1672?" 😅 It made me think: If we had to rebrand that phrase, who would be the new Hoyle? "According to ______________." Fill in the blank. #law #writing #legalwriting #legalprofession Follow Patrick Hagen and click the 🔔 to get my next legal writing tip.

ICYMI: Legal writing is a delicate process, and if you aren’t editing, you aren’t submitting your best work. Mark Cooney, long time editor of Scribes—The American Society of Legal Writers Journal of Legal Writing gives his 4 most important factors to look for when editing in this post: https://hubs.li/Q02lzrWv0

✍️ Legal writing hasn’t always been known for its clarity. The term "legalese" was coined to describe the often convoluted language used in legal documents. 🎓 Clear, concise legal writing is crucial for effective communication. It's about making complex information accessible without losing the nuance. 🛠 Practice makes perfect. Volunteer to draft memos or articles for your firm’s newsletter. Use tools like Grammarly or Hemingway to refine your writing. Remember, every word counts! #LegalWriting #ClarityIsKey

Behind every brilliant legal argument lies a dedicated reader! As a lawyer, our words are mightier than a sword, but only if we sharpen it with the magic of books. Reading extensively is like adding fuel to our language skills—transforming a mere work draft into a masterpiece of legal prose! A rich lexicon is foundational for crafting airtight arguments and compelling narratives in legal writing. Exposure to various writing voices and styles helps in developing a polished, persuasive, and adaptable writing technique. By nurturing the language skills through the joy of reading, a lawyer can transform the mundane task of drafting into the art of eloquent and effective communication. What is your favourite non-profession-related book? #Indonesia #LegalLiterature #LanguageMatters #LegalWriting #LawyersWhoRead #CorporateLawyer #ProjectFinancing #CommercialLitigation Let's connect and explore how my expertise can help you achieve a succesful business and financing, also make your deal happens!

TODAY’S LEGAL WRITING TIP IS ABOUT USING BOLD, UNDERLINING, ITALICS, OR ALL CAPS FOR EMPHASIS. USE IT TOO MUCH, AND IT LOSES ITS EFFECTIVENESS. PEOPLE DON’T LIKE BEING SHOUTED AT. Instead, emphasize the main points. If you ONLY highlight the most important ideas, the reader will remember them as opposed to being inundated with noise. #legalwriting #civillitigation #dontshout

Don't miss the opportunity to improve your writing skills. Register for Uncommon Law of Learned Writing. Dates: 25–27 September 2024 Time: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Platform: Zoom This 3-day workshop will equip you with the tools and techniques to craft compelling, persuasive legal documents. Two fee options: 250k with course materials 100k without course materials Don't miss this opportunity to become a master of legal writing! #legalwriting #legalworkshop #legalprofessionals #legaltraining #uncommonlaw #writingworkshop #skilldevelopment #zoomworkshop

Don't miss the opportunity to improve your writing skills. Register for Uncommon Law of Learned Writing. Dates: 25–27 September 2024 Time: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Platform: Zoom This 3-day workshop will equip you with the tools and techniques to craft compelling, persuasive legal documents. Two fee options: 250k with course materials 100k without course materials Don't miss this opportunity to become a master of legal writing! #legalwriting #legalworkshop #legalprofessionals #legaltraining #uncommonlaw #writingworkshop #skilldevelopment #zoomworkshop

Dear Legal Writer, “3 Bullets.” That’s the name of a new newsletter you should check out. It is monthly (to start), and it will (big surprise) contain 3 bullets. ▪️ 1 tip for legal writers, ▪️ 1 tip for law-student writers, ▪️ 1 tip for LinkedIn writers. I hope many of you will take value from all 3. I plan for the bullets to be short bursts of writing advice that come in a neatly packaged, quick-to-read format. You might even use them to create a master checklist for yourself. If you would support my journey by signing up, it would mean the world to me. Thank you. 🙏🏻 Sign up is here: https://lnkd.in/eGZk6kBt 💌 Amanda #Dear1L #DearLegalWriter

❎LAWYERS WHO WRITE ARTICLES❎ Ever wondered whether non-lawyers understand what you’re writing? After 20 years of editing legal articles, I’ve accumulated a few tips and tricks to make legal articles more reader friendly. These EASY-TO-APPLY WRITING TIPS can turn difficult to understand legal writing into articles that your prospective clients will enjoy reading. My latest online course offering will show you how to change your legal writing into a contemporary style and language that all of us understand. ✅Check it out here https://lnkd.in/dVpricrp #LegalMarketing #MarketingForLawyers #AttorneySuccess

⭐ Dive into our latest carousel 'Legal Ease: 6 Easy Steps to Effective Writing as a Lawyer', and discover the keys to persuasive legal writing. From outlining your argument to perfecting your proofreading, unleash your writing prowess in the legal arena. #linkedinlawyers #legalwriting #lawandbehold