u/Stunning-Classic6353

Hi all,

I’ve signed on as an adjunct to teach a 1L writing course next year at my local law school. I want to equip the students with the real-world skills needed for early practice.

In your day-to-day work with juniors, which writing skills do you think are lacking/do you wish students learned in law school/which writing tips do you find yourself regularly giving? From formal brief writing to informal emails, communications with chambers vs. clients vs. colleagues, etc.

Thanks for your insight, all!!

Hi all,

I’ve signed on as an adjunct to teach a 1L writing course next year at my local law school. I want to equip the students with the real-world skills needed for early practice.

In your day-to-day work with newer attorneys, which writing skills do you think are lacking? Which writing-related skills do you wish students learned in law school? Which writing advice do you find yourself regularly repeating? From formal brief writing to informal emails, communications with chambers vs. clients vs. colleagues, etc.

Thanks for your insight, all!!

Edit: sorry for the repetitive title—I was hastily putting this together while boarding a train 🤪 & thanks for the excellent responses!! Keep ‘em coming!