Half Day Program

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Overview

Why You Should Attend

By attending Writing for Transactional Lawyers 2024, participants will learn to apply the principles of effective writing and drafting to transactional practice. Particular emphasis will be given to the perspectives of the end users: clients and those who litigate and adjudicate commercial disputes.


What You Will Learn

After completing this program, participants will be able to:

·     Use clear drafting techniques, including the use of “Plain English”

·     Tailor their writing to suit different purposes and circumstances; making words and numbers work; capturing all foreseeable future events and addressing unforeseeable events

·     Address what clients want to see their counsel do differently

·     Work with litigation colleagues at the drafting stage to identify potential litigation issues and achieve better outcomes that reflect a changing legal landscape

·     Handle specific contract provisions

·     Understand the evolving use of AI tools in transactional writing


Who Should Attend

This program will benefit all transactional attorneys who need to improve their writing and drafting skills.


Program Level: Basic 

Prerequisites: None

Advanced Preparation: None

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