Ep. 30 - Simon & Cooney - Legal Style and the Case for Effective Legal Writing

We are back in the Lounge this week to have another discussion about legal writing. This week we tackle style, tone, grammar and more as it relates to the real-world consequences of poor legal writing. Professor Diana J. Simon of the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law and Professor Mark Cooney of Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, co-authors of The Case for Effective Legal Writing: Court Opinions, Commentary, and Exercises, talk about their own experiences with legal writing and the unique elements of their new, first of its kind, legal writing casebook. There are some laughs along the way as these authors explore the style and tone of legal writing and share tips for newer legal writers. Both professors also take a moment to reflect on teaching and how much working with their students means to them.You can grab your own copy of The Case for Effective Legal Writing: Court Opinions, Commentary, and Exercises here.You can learn more about Professor Diana J. Simon here.You can read about Professor Mark Cooney here.Don't forget to follow us on X and Instagram (@lawschoollounge), and if you could take a moment to leave a five-star review on any podcast platform, we would appreciate it. Thank you for listening!**Disclaimer: This podcast and its episodes are for general information purposes only and do not constitute legal advice; listeners and audience members should contact an attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular legal matter, including whether to act or refrain from acting in conjunction with a legal matter. The creator and owner do not represent or warrant the accuracy or reliability of the content due to the constantly evolving nature of the law and legal education. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.