Four Steps to Standout Legal Writing

Faculty

According to session leader Ross Guberman – president of Legal Writing Pro LLC; author; lawyer & recipient of the Legal Writing Institutes 2016 Golden Pen Award – when you write about the law, “uncluttered prose doesn’t exactly come naturally. Without finely developed style and structured skills, it’s all too easy to produce a muddled mess of disjointed thoughts and citations.” This is not what your clients, decision makers, colleagues and regulatory bodies expect.

In this OsgoodePD exclusive program, you will learn Ross’ ‘Four Steps’ technique to achieving a focused and organized style that gets you the results you want in all of your legal writings.

Using real-life examples, you will discuss how to fine-tune legal prose so it’s as clear and concise as possible. In small break-out sessions, you will apply the ‘Four Steps’ technique to sample real-life case studies.

You’ll learn how to:

• Trim clutter in your legal writing
• Refine structure and improve flow
• Effectively integrate authorities

PLUS! Along with other resources, you will receive a copy of Ross Guberman’s Point Made: How to Write Like the Nation’s Top Advocates.

Each chapter of Point Made focuses on a typically tough legal challenge and provides a strategic roadmap and practical tips along with annotated examples of how prominent lawyers have resolved that challenge in varied legal writings and submissions.

To ensure an interactive experience, space is limited. Register now!

Faculty

• Ross Guberman, President, Legal Writing Pro LLC; Author; Lawyer

Fees

Fees include attendance, program materials, and break refreshments.

Group Discounts

OsgoodePD offers group rates for both on site and webcast formats. Please note these are only available when registering for members of the same organization, at the same time, and payment is made with one invoice.

Program Changes

We will make every effort to present the certificate program as advertised, but it may be necessary to change the dates, location, speakers or content with little or no notice. In the event of program cancellation, York University and Osgoode Hall Law School’s liability is limited to reimbursement of paid fees.

Cancellations and Substitutions

Substitution of registrants is permitted at any time. If you are unable to find a substitute, a full refund is available if a cancellation request is received in writing 14 days prior to the program date. If a cancellation request is made with less than 14 days notice, a $75 administration fee will apply. No other refund is available.

Technical Support

In the event you experience technical difficulties, please contact opdsupport@osgoode.yorku.ca for assistance.

Program Lawyer

If you have any questions or would like more information please contact:
Heather Gore Liddell
hgoreliddell@osgoode.yorku.ca