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Thứ Năm, 13 tháng 2, 2014

Tips For Choosing A Legal Writing Coach

By Marcie Goodman


If you have recently joined the legal profession you want to be sure that you use the advantages available to you. While it helps to have the right qualifications there are other methods you can use to build up your skills. A good example of this is using the services of a legal writing coach.

There are numerous reasons why this is important. The first is that you need to ensure that anything you write is properly worded. For example as well as defence and prosecution lawyers are often asked to check business contracts. You need to be sure these are properly written so that both parties understand the contract and that there are no loopholes that could be exploited.

Another good reason to be sure that the technical details are properly written. It is unrealistic to think that someone who has only recently been qualified will be fully up to speed in terms of technical details. Therefore you need to talk with someone who will be able to look through your work and make sure that the terms you use are correct and that what you write is accurate.

There are two main aspects. One important aspect is that what you write makes sense. You need to be sure that when you write people know what you are saying and that people know what you are talking about. While it is important that it is written formally there is a difference between writing in a formal way and writing in a way that seems inappropriately wordy.

There is also the creative aspect. While you need to include all the details in a document or paper it also has to be reasonably well written. The danger is that people can skip over the terms of a contract if it has not been written in an interesting and engaging way so that people are more likely to understand it.

It also helps to be flexible. There does not tend to be a one size fits all approach. Some local areas may differ in what goes down well compared to other areas. This is something that an experienced coach can discuss with you and give you more of an idea of what kind of work is most appropriate for your local area.

A good way to do this is to ask previous clients. Ideally the coach should have testimonials you can check. Talk to them directly and ask them whether or not they would recommend their services. This should then make it easier to narrow down the different options as you decide who is reliable and who people recommend. Ideally you want to choose from around three different options and make choice based on their level of experience and qualifications rather than who offers the lowest price for their services.

You can find numerous legal writing coach directories and websites online. It is best to contact at least three as this will allow you to compare the cost of their services and their level of experience. It is also advisable to look them up online and ask for feedback from previous clients to see whether or not they were satisfied with the coaching they received. With the right approach you will find the right one to benefit your legal writing skills.




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