Uncommon Law of Learned Writing
Uncommon Law of Learned Writing is a practical, skills-focused 3-day workshop designed to help lawyers write with clarity, precision, and persuasive force. It trains participants to communicate with efficiency and effectiveness, replacing legalese and verbosity with language that is clear, coherent, and professional, without losing legal accuracy.
Participants will learn proven techniques for crafting stronger legal documents and arguments, supported by guided instruction and structured exercises drawn from Uncommon Law of Learned Writing.
Dates
Saturdays: 17, 24 & 31 January 2026
Time: 9.30 – 13.30 hours
Platform: Zoom
Fee Regime
- With the course book: N200,000
- Without the course book: N100,000
Course Details
Level
(Ideal for professionals seeking to solidify essential legal and business writing skills and beginners ready to grow)
Duration
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(in-person or virtual, with live feedback and practical exercises)
Type
Virtual | Physical Participation
Course Content
Who Is This Course For?
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Legal practitioners at all career stages
- In-house counsel
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Judicial officers and law clerks
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Legal academics and researchers
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Law students preparing for practice
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Editors and drafters of legal documents
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Elimination of legalese, verbosity, and stylistic excess
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Effective corporate and business writing and correspondence
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Mastery of active voice, concise sentence structure, and paragraph coherence
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Effective transitions, logical flow, and professional formatting
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Detection and correction of common errors in grammar, punctuation, and word usage
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Application of best practices in typographic etiquette, citation, and authority attribution
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Techniques for building lists, tables, and handling abbreviations correctly
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Strategies for reader engagement and audience-centered legal writing.
- Current global writing practices
Do I need advanced writing experience to enroll?
No prior advanced writing experience is required. This course supports growth from foundational to advanced skills.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion?
Yes, participants who complete the course and pass the final assessment receive a Certificate of Completion.
Can I attend virtually if I’m not based in Lagos?
Absolutely! The course offers both in-person and live virtual delivery so you can join and participate fully from anywhere.
