Words are the raw material of the law. Statutes rise and fall on commas. Contracts turn on a single verb tense. Briefs persuade — or don’t — based not only on what the law is, but on how clearly, honestly, and compelling it’is written.
Writer @ Law is a home for those who live at that intersection.
This site is about writing, yes — but writing with consequences. Writing that shapes outcomes. Writing that must survive scrutiny from judges, opposing counsel, clients, and sometimes history itself. It’is about the craft behind the caption, the sentence-level decisions that make an argument land, and the habits that separate clear legal thinkers from wordy ones.
You’will find posts here on topics like:
- Legal writing that actually persuades (and why so much of it does not)
- Plain English versus “legalese” and when each has its place
- Editing strategies for briefs, motions, contracts, and opinions
- Structure, voice, and rhythm in legal arguments
- Writing under pressure, deadlines, and imperfect facts
- Ethics, credibility, and the power — and danger — of language
This is not a citation dump or a style-guide rehash. Many real-world lawyers do not even follow style guides. They cut and paste from Westlaw with little insight or analysis and rely blindly on the automated citation format.
The best legal writing is clear thinking made visible.
Whether you’are a practicing attorney, a law student, an academic, or simply someone fascinated by how language operates in high-stakes environments, Writer @ Law is for you.
The goal is simple: write better, think sharper, and respect the fact that words matter.
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