Before You Write: Scope, Budget, & Deadlines

Transcript

So far, we’ve looked at the qualities of good legal writing, what clients expect, and the importance of taking a helicopter view to get a good understanding of the context that surrounds the document you’re about to write.

By now, you’re probably wondering why you can’t just get down to writing. Is more thinking really necessary? And is it really necessary for internal documents?

The answer to both questions is yes. And to see why, we need to understand how most law firms operate.

And in...