Rabu, 12 Februari 2014

Tips For Choosing A Legal Writing Coach

By Marcie Goodman


If you have recently qualified as a lawyer or another job in the legal profession then you need to be sure that you are confident in your skills. While having the right knowledge is important you need to be sure that you can properly communicate with your clients. One of the most effective ways to improve this is by using the services of a legal writing coach.

As with any form of creative talent this does not happen instantly. This is especially the case if you have only recently become legally qualified. You would not expect someone who has just qualified as a teacher to be able to handle every possible situation and the same is true for lawyers and other people in the legal profession.

Therefore it helps to have someone to guide you through the process. You need to be sure that the person guiding you has the necessary experience. This will mean they are more likely to deal with specific details and help you through scenarios that they have experienced in the past.

However it is not just technical detail. A coach can ensure that what you write is written in an interesting and engaging way. This is especially important when writing cases for the prosecution or the defence. You do not necessarily need to make a big grandstanding speech but you should not purely write technical details.

It is also worth noting that sometimes you need to adapt for different local areas and different context. The right person can guide you through this. This is why ideally you want someone based in your local area as they are more likely to have relevant experience in local legal issues and what you need to be aware of.

You need to be sure that the person offering coaching has the relevant qualifications. This will ensure that you have got someone who will offer you the right advice. If they are not qualified then there is the very real risk that you could get into trouble by writing inaccurate legal documents so this is something you should check very carefully before making a final decision and agreeing to use the services of a coach.

Ideally you want to choose someone who will give you samples of their work. As with an artist they ought to have some form of portfolio. It also helps to look up their experience to be sure that they are properly qualified to coach you. You do not want to risk your career by seeking advice from someone who does not have the appropriate qualifications to do so.

There are a number of websites where you can find the services of a legal writing coach. Ideally you should talk to at least three potential candidates. This will allow you to get more of an idea who is best suited to you. Use your regular search engine to find out more about coaches in your local area as well as getting feedback from clients who have used their services in the past.




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