“The justices use pop culture references and approachable language. They use the personal pronoun 'you' to speak directly to readers, making their writing more accessible and conversational. In many ways, they want to tell stories about the people involved in the case. Their decisions aren’t just written for a legal audience,” she said.
September 30, 2024 at 06:07 PM
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Jill Barton, the legal writing director at the University of Miami School of Law, just published her new book, “The Supreme Guide to Writing,” which aims to become an AP style for the legal community.
“Writing can sometimes be the decisive factor in the outcome of a case,” said Barton, who noted that in the book’s introduction, she included some examples highlighting the importance of good writing.
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Jill Barton is a professor and the legal writing director at the University of Miami School of Law. Courtesy photo
