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Opening Act: Do Your First Words Fall Flat?

Lighten Up: John Roberts the Brief-Writer

Five Ways to Write Like Ted Olson and David Boies

Five Ways to Write Like <i>The Economist</i>

Free Martha? Not with These Headings!

Five Ways to Write Like Then-Solicitor General Elena Kagan—<em>United States v. Stevens</em>

Writing Tips
Five Grammar Myths Debunked
Feeling bogged down by grammar myths? You're not alone. If you've ever hesitated to start a sentence with "but" or "because" or feared splitting an infinitive more than a root canal, this blog is your rescue remedy. Learn why starting a sentence with a conjunction is often preferred, and learn how splitting infinitives can enhance clarity and flow. Read on to liberate your legal writing from these outdated constraints!

Writing Tips
Logical Transition Examples—To Draw an Analogy or Compare

Writing Tips
Logical Transition Examples—To Provide Another Point

Writing Tips
Syntax: Split Infinitives

Legal Writing
Five Ways to Write Like John Roberts The Brief-Writer
Chief Justice John Roberts is renowned for his exceptional brief writing. Discover five of his most effective techniques to enhance your legal writing, from using vivid facts to ending with impact. Learn how to apply these strategies to make your briefs stand out in our latest blog.

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