Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Advice on writing and advocacy from Justice Scalia

May's issue of the ABA Journal features an interview with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia about his new book, Making Your Case: The Art of Persuading Judges, with co-author legal writing expert Bryan A. Garner. The article features advice on effective writing and oral advocacy from one of the nation's top judges. It is an excellent insight into the minds of appellate judges and what it takes to be an effective legal writer. Brevity and clarity, according to Justice Scalia, is key. For the complete article, click here.