Endorsements

"No matter how much you want to represent your clients, you can't be effective if you haven't mastered the basics of writing. Read this book. Master this basics, and then come work for a nonprofit to enrich your life.

"For lawyers and students, this book is short, witty, and easy to use."

“This book is a gem. If you are a legal professional looking to improve your own writing skills, start here. If you are a law professor searching for practical pointers to polish your students’ writing skills, stop your search here. No book accomplishes more with fewer words or a better sense of humor.”

“An easy-to-use reference for writers of all ilk, Legal Writing with Style succinctly answers those pesky writing questions that plague us all. For law students and legal writing faculty, the book is a boon. A quick look at Legal Writing with Style will help students and practitioners avoid those writing mistakes and miscues that drive faculty and judges to distraction.”

“All lawyers write; successful lawyers are those who write well ... a helpful resource for lawyers who want to refresh their writing or to improve the writing of those they supervise... the exercises that accompany each topic provide essential practice for identifying and correcting writing problems. Buy this book; you actually will use it."

“... perfect for a legal writing class... focuses on the stylistic and grammatical issues with which law students are most likely to struggle... short exercises throughout reinforce the classroom or allow students to complete at home.”

"If you're ready to take your legal writing to the next level, then this short and sassy exploration of the style, ethics, and strategies that are the hallmark of truly readable and elegant legal writing is for you."

“If you believe the journey to persuasive legal writing begins at Density Drive, circles Pretention Plaza and arrives at Arcane Avenue, then you will neither enjoy nor benefit from this book.”

“Short, affordable, and full of great advice ... an abundance of examples will appeal to legal writers of all levels.”

“This compact text is designed for first-year law students, but practicing attorneys will benefit from this excellent review of basics and legal style. I especially appreciate the constant reminder that we must remember ethical communication--the cornerstone of legal practice."

“A modern-day Elements of Style for law students ... perfect complement to any basic legal writing course book.”

“Why do students enter law school? To learn how to be lawyers. Lawyers write. This book reviews basics and teaches legal style, so students are prepared to write when they leave us. What’s not to like?”

“Professors LeClercq and Mika zero in on the exact issues that cause lawyers problems and then provide clear solutions. This little book will become your trusty, dog-eared legal writing companion.”

“This book’s distinction between undergraduate papers and legal memos guides novice students through the many unique requirements of legal writing.”

“Law students with science and math backgrounds may wonder if their grasp of basic sentence structure is good enough for legal documents. This book’s instruction, examples, and exercises will take them on the path to clear, concise legal writing. It is a must-have for students and lawyers alike.”