From Classroom to Practice: How to Write Effectively at a Legal Aid Organization
When: Tuesday, November 10, from 9:00 AM-10:00 AM. Breakfast will be served starting at 8:30 AM, so please arrive early to be in your seat by 9:00.
Where: Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP (320 S. Canal St. 3300, Chicago, IL 60606)
Instructor: Julie Schrager, Faegre Drinker – Legal Writing Coach
Julie Schrager has been working with summer associates and newer lawyers to improve their legal and professional writing for more than 15 years. Julie holds workshops addressing common writing challenges and works one-on-one with people on writing projects. Earlier in her career, Julie practiced law at Arnold & Porter in Washington, D.C., and in the Civil Division of the United States Attorney’s Office in Boston. Julie also taught legal research and writing at Chicago-Kent College of Law.
Who Should Attend: Newer attorneys and legal professionals looking to improve practical writing skills.
Why You Should Attend:
It’s a big transition from writing in law school to writing in law practice. In practice, you’re called on to understand and draft a range of different documents in a limited amount of time. In this session, we’ll discuss how to write clearly, precisely, and concisely, paying close attention to your readers’ needs.
Back by popular demand, this training is a repeat of our Spring 2026 training by the same title.
What You Will Learn:
- How to identify your audience and tailor your message to your readers’ needs
- How to write clearly, precisely, and concisely