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Research, 'Riting & Resources (Ok, it's a stretch - I agree)

Jul 07, 2011

Celia Elwell, RP, is a very experienced paralegal in Oklahoma. An avid researcher and writer, Celia sends me these wonderful listings filled with interesting articles, posts and valuable tidbits. The light finally went on inside my head (where else?). I thought, "Why am I not sharing these our readers?" Enjoy! SCOTUS Justices on the Language of Law: Advocacy and Legal Writing (and by Implication Legal Research, Too), Law Librarian Blog http://bit.ly/n0jdbu Standard of Review in Five Easy Steps, by Raymond Ward, the (new) legal writer http://bit.ly/mzfiQT The Winning Wal-Mart Brief: Six Returns, by Ross Guberman, Legal Writing Pro http://bit.ly/rgp7oH New... Read more →

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"A case of semantics"

Apr 05, 2007

I've got two complaints about this news article. One, the problem is with spelling, not semantics. Two, the reporter automatically assigned blame to a legal assistant for the typos: "Court documents can say the most amusing things. What's wrong with this sentence? "'We can only view AT&T's and Cingular's continued attempt to jeopardize NASCAR's relationship with NETEL as tortuous interference with this agreement." [snip] "Enough of being torturous of the poor legal assistant who probably made the typos. In his or her defense, 'Nextel' won't pass word-processor spellcheck in any form. And 'tortious' is such a fine legal term that... Read more →

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"Why Do Lawyers Need Editors?"

Feb 09, 2007

Gosh, there are so many reasons. You can find editing help & more from a new blog (written by an experienced 'wordsmith for law firms'); this post, for example: "The firm of Vinson & Elkins has a scholarship program for high school students who are interested in 'pursuing a career in law.' "Great! But take a look at these excerpts from the firm’s overview of the program. The funds for each student are submitted directly to their school . . . . In addition to the financial support, V&E provides each scholarship recipient mentors and a summer job opportunities. Each... Read more →

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"Million-Dollar Diction"

Dec 11, 2006

Yeah, this article [for chief information officers] is not targeted to the legal world! But it contains good advice for everyone whose work revolves around words [PDF]: "Studies show you can't get ahead in business without a strong vocabulary. Here are some quick tips for learning new words and using them effectively. "When people want help solving the Sunday crossword puzzle or crafting a sophisticated presentation, they don't rush over to the IT department. The average information technology worker is so seldom asked for 10-dollar SAT words that he probably doesn't bother to keep that part of his mental warehouse... Read more →

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"Crafting Effective Cover Letters"

Dec 04, 2006

Looking for a new job in the new year? Here's some good advice from AllBusiness.com: "Keep your cover letter brief. Never send a letter that is more than a page in length; half a page is ideal. Be sure to use clear, professional language while steering away from buzzwords, acronyms, jargon, or anything overly personal. Remember, the overall visual impression of your cover letter can be just as important as the written message. Make sure to use crisp, quality stationery. Stick with one font and avoid solid walls of text that make the reader’s eyes bounce right off the page."... Read more →

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