Opinion writing is a matter of taste, but I think the D.C. Circuit’s recent opinion in Jarkesy v. SEC is a fine example of excellent legal writing. The issue in the case is whether a person subject to ...

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Legal Research and Writing (LRW) introduces students to the fundamentals of the legal system, structure of law-making bodies, sources of law; provides hands-on experiences in using legal analysis, ...

You’ve just wrapped up your exam prep cycle, but the real test of legal writing begins in the editing room. In 2026, the gap between competent and exceptional legal writing is defined by three ...