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Business writing for NQs
Synopsis
Is my written work good enough to go out unchecked? How do I develop different styles for different situations? How do I supervise quickly and effectively?
This workshop helps newly qualified solicitors step up to the high standards of writing now expected from them as they start their careers.
Outcomes
As a result of attending the course, you will:
- plan your writing more effectively
- write quickly, confidently and fluently
- give straightforward actionable advice (even in complex matters)
- review your own work (and other people’s) more effectively
Content
The session will focus on whatever new skills you need to develop. Here are some of the possibilities.
- Ensuring high quality output – reviewing other people’s work quickly and effectively
- Writing under pressure
- Techniques for focusing on the reader
- How to set specific objectives
- Using different structural tools
- Persuasive / high impact writing
- How to highlight what matters
- Writing for business development
- Ever more focus on the reader
- Emphasis and tone techniques
- Group discussion on key techniques
- Writing so that your readers really understand
- Choosing words effectively
- Explaining legal concepts successfully
Format
Practical exercises with swapping and tutor feedback Duration 3 hours Delegates Newly qualified solicitors Maximum 12 per course Tutors |