Elegant Legal Writing

Ryan McCarl

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University of California Press
26 April 2024

Writing & editing guides; Legal skills & practice

Elegant Legal Writing helps attorneys elevate their writing from passable to polished. Drawing on ideas from cognitive science, stylistics, and litigation strategy, the book teaches practical techniques by example using fast-paced chapters. Readers will learn the essentials of effective legal composition:

Writing clear, efficient prose

Crafting strong arguments

Telling a client's story through a compelling narrative

Overcoming procrastination and drafting more productively

Readability, aesthetics, and argumentation are intertwined. Ryan McCarl shows how litigation documents that are easier and more pleasant to read are more likely to persuade judges and other busy readers. The book also discusses parts of legal writing that many guides overlook, including sentence mechanics, writing technology, and typography.

By: Ryan McCarl
Imprint: University of California Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 318g
ISBN: 9780520395794
ISBN 10: 0520395794
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 26 April 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Contents Acknowledgments Introduction PART I STYLE 1. Core Principles of Legal Writing 2. Concision 3. Plain Language 4. Strong Sentences 5. Organization and Cohesion 6. Tone and Professionalism PART II SUBSTANCE 7. Briefs and Motions 8. Using Legal Authority 9. Legal Storytelling PART III PROCESS 10. The Mental Game of Writing 11. Writing with Technology 12. Document Design Notes Other Resources Index

Ryan McCarl is a founding partner at Rushing McCarl LLP and an adjunct professor at Loyola Law School. Previously, he was a research fellow in AI law and policy at UCLA School of Law, where he designed and taught a course on advanced legal writing. He has given talks about litigation writing, motion strategy, and appellate advocacy to audiences that include the American Bar Association Litigation Section and the Texas Office of the Attorney General.