1L Writing Help
You are a first year law student, nervous about many things, big and small. Will I get a summer internship? Will I be called on tomorrow in torts class? Do I really understand FRCP 10b? Despite these uncertainties, there is one thing you think you do know--you are a good writer. You know this because all through high school and college you excelled in writing. For as long as you can remember, feedback from teachers about your writing ability has been positive. Your writing was so good that you excelled even when you didn't know the material. Your writing skills got you into law school and are what you can rely on to excel, graduate in the top of your class, and land a prestigious, well-paying job!
Unfortunately, as with many of your colleagues, you realize you were wrong soon after you hand in your first legal writing assignment.
Your self-identity as a "good writer" takes its first hit. You are shocked to learn that you are not one of the lucky few whose writing ability and style happen to match up with what makes for good legal writing. Legal writing proves to be one of your greatest challenges in law school.
But why aren't you a great legal writer? The answer is simple—effective legal writing requires training. The sad reality is that many law schools do not do a good job teaching legal writing, despite the fact that your legal writing ability will be your most important skill as a practicing attorney. Upon graduation, the vast majority of your work will not involve engaging in socratic dialogue. It will involve legal writing and your ability to write will measure of your value as a practicing attorney.
Fortunately, we are here to provide you with all of the skills necessary to become a terrific legal writer. Contact us to learn how we can help you get your legal career off to a great start.
Call: Daryl Capuano (860) 510-0410 or
e-mail dcapuano@learningconsultantsgroup.com
If you are a law student in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Rhode Island or Massachusetts, and need help in legal writing, then we may be able to meet with you in person. If you are a law student in any other part of the country, then we can meet virtually through phone, e-mail, or Skype.
You are a first year law student, nervous about many things, big and small. Will I get a summer internship? Will I be called on tomorrow in torts class? Do I really understand FRCP 10b? Despite these uncertainties, there is one thing you think you do know--you are a good writer. You know this because all through high school and college you excelled in writing. For as long as you can remember, feedback from teachers about your writing ability has been positive. Your writing was so good that you excelled even when you didn't know the material. Your writing skills got you into law school and are what you can rely on to excel, graduate in the top of your class, and land a prestigious, well-paying job!
Unfortunately, as with many of your colleagues, you realize you were wrong soon after you hand in your first legal writing assignment.
Your self-identity as a "good writer" takes its first hit. You are shocked to learn that you are not one of the lucky few whose writing ability and style happen to match up with what makes for good legal writing. Legal writing proves to be one of your greatest challenges in law school.
But why aren't you a great legal writer? The answer is simple—effective legal writing requires training. The sad reality is that many law schools do not do a good job teaching legal writing, despite the fact that your legal writing ability will be your most important skill as a practicing attorney. Upon graduation, the vast majority of your work will not involve engaging in socratic dialogue. It will involve legal writing and your ability to write will measure of your value as a practicing attorney.
Fortunately, we are here to provide you with all of the skills necessary to become a terrific legal writer. Contact us to learn how we can help you get your legal career off to a great start.
Call: Daryl Capuano (860) 510-0410 or
e-mail dcapuano@learningconsultantsgroup.com
If you are a law student in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Rhode Island or Massachusetts, and need help in legal writing, then we may be able to meet with you in person. If you are a law student in any other part of the country, then we can meet virtually through phone, e-mail, or Skype.