Lawyers are trained writers. From the time they start their law school undergraduate to the time they write their exams, group work presentations, and essays; they are legal writers in training. It is not optional. For a career in a legal office, all legislators, paralegals, lawyers, judges and other law professionals must be schooled in how to read, write and interpret the language of the law. Law has its own unique language mostly based on old Latin script and writing that can only be understood by laws students and individuals working in this specific profession. It takes years to master and not only know how to say it but also, to know how to write it down and what it means. Most importantly, how to use it in the right context.

As an academic writer, a student for that matter who is seeking to complete a graduate degree then writing in a mature nature that shows your level of education is important. The writer is expected to provide an analytical overview of the chosen literature which will be published on your topic. If the audience knows less about the subject matter, then it should be more instructional. In most cases, the student-teacher scenario, the audience knows more than you do. In that case, the aim is to demonstrate familiarity with the topic and above all understanding.

Writing does not come easily to everyone. When it comes down to writing for a particular top or subject matter, it becomes even harder. Even for good writers. It involves changing your mindset and putting yourself in the shoes of someone else. This cannot be taken for granted. One needs to be alert, sensitive to both the reader and the new perspective they have taken. I have listed some points that can help you become a better legal writer and avoid some embarrassments.

If you are an avid writer, then it is safe to assume you have heard of Grammarly. You have probably used it too and added it as an extension to your web browser to check your spelling and grammar. In my experience, it has been very helpful and does the basics. Corrects my spelling, adds a hyphen here and there. It also makes to help me phrase a statement correct and generally I can avoid embarrassment among my readers using Grammarly.