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Guest Post: The Caselaw Access Project — Then, Now, Tomorrow

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Most legal tech startups make bold declarations about public interest, access to justice and democratizing the law when it suits them. Case law books waiting to be scanned. Harvard would contribute the law books and run the scanning process inside the law library. Ultimately, by mid-2015, the deal had taken shape.

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The Art of Preparation: A Comprehensive Guide to Mock Trial Training

Jonathan Leach LLC

This is a foundational step for legal research, as it teaches participants how to navigate legal databases, statutes, and case laws to build a strong argument. Advocacy Skills In any case, you’re advocating for someone hoping to see results in your favor. It can make all the difference in the success of your case.

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How to Improve Legal Writing Skills: Strategies, Examples & Best Practices

Legal Writing Launch

Citing Authorities Backing your arguments with citations from relevant statutes, case law, and legal texts strengthens your position. For instance, when citing a landmark case, include not just the case name but also relevant excerpts that directly support your argument. This includes referencing statutes and case law.

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Crafting a Legal Writing Sample Cover Page: Essential Tips & Guidelines

Legal Writing Launch

The assignment required analyzing a complex case and constructing a persuasive argument for dismissing the case based on procedural grounds. Example: This memorandum demonstrates my ability to analyze legal issues, apply relevant case law, and construct well-founded arguments.

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Master Legal Writing Skills: Tips, Techniques, and Essential Training Courses

Legal Writing Launch

Citing case law, statutes, and other authoritative sources strengthens your position. Remember too to include pin cites in your legal documents–the exact page number of the case. Constructive criticism provides valuable insights into areas of improvement.

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Drafting Transactional Documents and Avoiding Ambiguity

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Example 3: Disputes under this contract shall be resolved by a panel appointed by the architect consisting of three neutrals, two attorneys certified in Construction Law and one attorney certified in Environmental Law. It is unclear from this clause whether there are six individuals on this panel or only three.

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Is a Web Bug a Wiretap?

E-Discovery LLC

Thus, the rule of lenity must apply, thereby entitling the defendants to “the benefit of any rational doubt” in the construction of the statute…. Reviewing Massachusetts case law, the court found no precedent for Ms. Vita’s more expansive definition.