Last time, we looked at structuring the facts section of your document. The next section that we’ll discuss, where you articulate the issues or questions presented, is a little trickier. Even so, because the work you do here lays the groundwork for the rest of your document, getting it right is one thing that separates a great legal writer from a mediocre one.

I. Introduction to Issue Statements

For both your clients and your supervisors, the issues section is a map that highlights your...