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legal writing

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A quick definition of legal writing:

Legal writing is a type of writing used in the legal profession. It involves communicating legal information in a clear and concise manner, while adhering to specific standards. There are two main types of legal writing: balanced analysis and persuasive writing. Balanced analysis involves presenting legal information in a way that is appropriate for the intended audience, while persuasive writing aims to convince others of a particular argument. Legal writing also includes drafting legal documents, such as contracts and wills, which requires careful attention to detail. Additionally, legal writing uses a unique system of citation to reference legal authorities.

A more thorough explanation:

Legal writing refers to the specialized forms of written communication required in many legal settings. It is the medium in which a lawyer must express their analysis of an issue and seek to persuade others on their clients' behalf. Any legal document must be concise, clear, and conform to the objective standards that have evolved in the legal profession.

There are generally two types of legal writing:

  • Analysis: This type requires a balanced analysis of a legal problem or issue. Examples of this type are inter-office memoranda and letters to clients. The lawyer must be sensitive to the needs, level of interest, and background of the parties to whom it is addressed.
  • Persuasive: This type of writing is used in appellate briefs and negotiation letters written on a client's behalf. The lawyer must persuade their audience without provoking a hostile response through disrespect or by wasting the recipient's time with unnecessary information.

The drafting of legal documents, such as contracts and wills, is yet another type of legal writing. Poor drafting can lead to unnecessary litigation and otherwise injure the interests of a client.

The legal profession has its own unique system of citation. Court rules generally specify the citation format required of all memoranda or briefs filed with the court. These rules have not kept up with the changing technology of legal research. Within recent years, online and disk-based law collections have become primary research tools for many lawyers and judges. Several jurisdictions have responded and many more are sure to follow.

An example of analysis legal writing is an inter-office memorandum that details definitions of basic legal concepts. This type of writing is inefficient and an annoyance if it is addressed to a partner in the same firm. In contrast, the absence of these definitions from a letter to a client with no legal background could serve to confuse and complicate a simple situation.

An example of persuasive legal writing is an appellate brief written on a client's behalf. The lawyer must persuade the court without provoking a hostile response through disrespect or by wasting the recipient's time with unnecessary information.

An example of legal drafting is the preparation of a contract or will. Guides are available to aid a lawyer in preparing the documents, but a unique application of the "form" to the facts of the situation is often required.

These examples illustrate the different types of legal writing and the importance of tailoring the writing to the intended audience and purpose.

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babycat
17:52
I guess I don’t understand why you need to specifically spit on it if you already have a wet mouth but I’m open to being convinced otherwise
babycat
17:53
Is spitting on it just for hand jobs?
snow
17:53
tf is going on in the chat rn
windyMagician
17:54
i heard guys like it when it's sloppy so spitting on it helps
HopefullyInLawSchool
17:54
Typically yes just for hand jobs
what if you have a dry mouth
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JumpySubsequentDolphin
17:56
so true waspy
windyMagician
17:56
that's why they invented flavored lube
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babycat
17:57
I don’t really do hand jobs. I just feel like if you want a hand on your dick you can do that yourself, you don’t need me for that
windyMagician
17:57
that part
JumpySubsequentDolphin
17:57
but things feel better when others do them
snow
17:57
its different
snow
17:58
^
JumpySubsequentDolphin
17:58
like i can give myself a massage but it’s nicer when someone else does it for me
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
17:58
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17:58
true
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WorthlessAttractiveZombie
18:00
we're talking about the jobs we want after we get into law school
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babycat
18:03
Yeah but do you prefer a hand job to oral? I feel like I’ve never met anyone who likes that better. I guess the perk is that it’s less messy?
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18:04
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BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
18:04
not sure what conversation is being had but blowie beat a handjob, i can just give myself a handie
babycat
18:06
@BulbasaurNoLikeCardio: this is exactly what I’m saying! you get it
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18:06
hi Eggan
18:06
after a long day at work i come home to no decisions
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berk today :eyes:
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