Legal writing — letters, statements, briefs

What you'll learn

1. 1

   Legal writing is like building with Lego — you start with the facts (the bricks), then you add the law (the instructions), and finally you build your argument (the model).

2. 2

   What is the first thing you need in legal writing?

3. 3

   Drag these sentences into the right order for a legal letter: 1) The facts 2) The law 3) The conclusion.

4. 4

   Let's write a short legal statement together — about a stolen bike.

5. 5

   Now you try — write a short statement about a lost phone. Use the sentence builder to put the facts in order.

6. 6

   What should a legal brief always include at the end?

7. 7

   Which of these sentences is written in a clear legal style?