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Legal Writing and Editing Series

Lex Mundi Legal Writing and Editing Series

The Lex Mundi Legal Writing and Editing Series consists of fifteen instructional programs. This online video-based series can be used as an comprehensive writing training resource to meet core competencies for member firm lawyers. Any of the programs can also be used individually for stand-alone training on specialized writing topics. In addition, the program can be used as a “train the trainer” tool for supervising lawyers on how to provide editing feedback.
The series includes instruction on:
  • How to manage your own and others’ legal writing
  • The relationship between legal reasoning and writing fundamentals of good legal writing
  • How to write strong introductions micro and macro editing
  • Details of English grammar and word choice

The series was developed by Tim Terrell, Professor of Law, Emory University Law School. Mr. Terrell has delivered numerous presentations to law firms within the Lex Mundi network and at the Lex Mundi Institute. Lex Mundi would like to acknowledge the contribution of member firm Alston & Bird LLP, USA, Georgia, who generously providing assistance during the filming of this program.

This professional development resource is part of Lex Mundi’s strategic initiative to support member firms in establishing and strengthening their professional development functions and training programs by continually improving the skills of its lawyers and staff and to enhance the competitiveness of our member firms. Developed by Lex Mundi’s Professional Development Department, the series is offered to you at no charge as part of your Lex Mundi membership.

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Managing Legal Writing (Part 1): Your Own and Others

Presentation: Tim Terrell , 35 min 22 sec
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Managing Legal Writing (Part 2): The Relationship Between Legal Reasoning and Writing

Presentation: Tim Terrell , 42 min 41 sec
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The Fundamentals of Good Legal Writing (Part 1): Communication Theory and The Three Foundational Methods for Building “Containers".

Presentation: Tim Terrell , 51 min 39 sec
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The Fundamentals of Good Legal Writing (Part 2): Meta-Information

Presentation: Tim Terrell , 39 min 39 sec
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The Critical Importance of Strong, Ambitious Introductions

Presentation: Tim Terrell , 43 min 39 sec
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Avoiding “Default” Organizational Methods (Part 1): Legal Material

Presentation: Tim Terrell , 27 min 2 sec
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Avoiding “Default” Organizational Methods (Part 2): Factual Material

Presentation: Tim Terrell , 39 min 28 sec
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Micro-Level Editing: Paragraphs (Part 1) – Paragraphs

Presentation: Tim Terrell , 53 min 22 sec
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Micro-Level Editing: Paragraphs (Part 2) – Understanding Flow

Presentation: Tim Terrell , 38 min 19 sec
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Micro-Level Editing: Sentences (Part 1) – Breaking Information into Digestible Chunks

Presentation: Tim Terrell , 33 min 31 sec
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Micro-Level Editing: Sentences (Part 2) – Understanding Grammatical Cores

Presentation: Tim Terrell , 43 min 51 sec
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Writing Style: Macro v. Micro

Presentation: Tim Terrell , 33 min 58 sec
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Details of English Grammar and Word Choice

Presentation: Tim Terrell , 28 min 52 sec
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Editing Feedback (Part 1): Macro-Level Issues and Responses

Presentation: Tim Terrell , 50 min 26 sec
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Editing Feedback: (Part 2): Micro-Level Issues and Responses

Presentation: Tim Terrell , 38 min 19 sec
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