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5 Worst Legal Writing Mistakes Paralegals Make

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Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 1 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 1 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 1 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 1 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 1 Total
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58 minutes
Jack Luellen
With Jack R. Luellen from Buchalter
Recorded March 07, 2024
Product ID 98279

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Overview

Sidestep Common Mistakes

Are you making legal writing mistakes that could hurt the case or your attorney's credibility? In this concise program, our veteran faculty round up the biggest legal writing blunders made by paralegals. From failing to use roadmaps to writing problematic topic sentences, find out how to avoid errors that many paralegals don't realize they're making - register today!

  • Recall the importance of writing in plain English.
  • Discover the top words and stylistic traps that you need to eliminate from your writing.
  • Head off potential pitfalls when conveying rules of law.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Failure to Use Roadmaps Effectively
  2. Not Writing in Plain English
  3. Point Headings and Topic Sentences - the Bad and the Ugly
  4. 10 Stylistic Traps and Words to Avoid at All Costs
  5. Potential Pitfalls in Selecting and Conveying Rules of Law
  6. BONUS: Cite-Checking Do's and Don'ts

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Product ID 98279

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 1 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 1 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 1 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 1 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 1 Total
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  1. 5 Worst Legal Writing Mistakes Paralegals Make

    1. Failure to Use Roadmaps Effectively
    2. Not Writing in Plain English
    3. Point Headings and Topic Sentences - the Bad and the Ugly
    4. 10 Stylistic Traps and Words to Avoid at All Costs
    5. Potential Pitfalls in Selecting and Conveying Rules of Law
    6. BONUS: Cite-Checking Do's and Don'ts

Who Should Attend

This intermediate level program is designed to provide attendees with tips and tricks for identifying and alleviating common legal writing mistakes. Those who should attend include:

  • Paralegals
  • Legal Technicians
  • Legal Assistants
  • Legal Support Staff

Speakers

Jack R Luellen
Jack R.
Luellen
Buchalter
Speaker bio
Jack R Luellen

Jack R. Luellen

Buchalter
Jack Luellen

is special counsel with Buchalter in the firm's Denver Office. His practice is primarily dedicated to oil and gas law, with a particular emphasis on litigation. Mr. Luellen earned his B.S. degree, with distinction, from Colorado State University; and his J.D. degree, cum laude, from the University of Minnesota Law School. He is admitted to practice in California, Colorado, Utah, and North Dakota. Mr. Luellen is a member of the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation and Energy Mineral Law Foundation.

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