{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"011: Legal Writing 101","description":"What is it about the term Legal Writing that makes law students cringe? If you are a first-year law student, you're most likely enrolled in a Legal Research and Writing Class (LRW). This is a class that can strike fear into the heart of some law students. Others approach it with an "I got this" attitude only to be shocked when they realize they actually don't. The same writing skills that scored you a spot in law school do not always transfer when it comes to legal writing. It's just another class - what is everyone so afraid of? \r\n\r\nYou have to get comfortable with writing in a different way. \r\nThe exams and papers can be incredibly time-consuming and challenging. \r\nIt's hard to "unlearn" a style of writing you became comfortable with in your prior education. \r\n\r\nIn this episode we talk about:\r\n\r\nWhat makes legal writing so difficult? \r\nThe different types of legal writing\r\nHow your academic background can affect your success in your legal writing class\r\nImproving your legal writing skills\r\nHow to handle legal writing if English isn't your first language\r\nTools and tricks to stay organized\r\nWhy legal writing is important to your future career (and passing the bar exam)\r\n\r\nIf you enjoyed this episode, please let us know!\r\nWe'd love a nice review and\/or rating on iTunes. And feel free to reach out to us directly! You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http:\/\/lawschooltoolbox.com\/contact). \r\nThanks for listening! \r\nAlison & Lee\r\nResources:\r\n\r\nTrello (http:\/\/www.trello.com) - Our favorite organizational tool!!!\r\nBe Ready to Throw Your Writing Style Out the Window (http:\/\/lawschooltoolbox.com\/0l-to-1l-be-ready-to-throw-your-writing-style-out-the-window\/)\r\nIt is Important to Be Realistic About Assignments (http:\/\/lawschooltoolbox.com\/it-is-important-to-be-realistic-about-assignments\/)\r\nLegal Writing Tip: Imagine You're Talking to Your Grandmother (http:\/\/lawschooltoolbox.com\/legal-writing-tip-imagine-youre-talking-to-your-grandma\/)\r\n","author_name":"The Law School Toolbox Podcast: Tools for Law Students from 1L to the Bar Exam, and Beyond","author_url":"http:\/\/lawschooltoolbox.com\/podcast","html":"