This course adopts a modern and progressive approach to business writing. It will help delegates to communicate clearly in writing to clients and colleagues using simple, concise and effective language.

Programme includes
• Why is legal and business writing different from other types of writing?
• Appropriate styles for different types of written documents
• How to plan and structure your writing
• Getting the tone right
• Using persuasive language
• A recap on the main rules of punctuation
• Using good grammar
• Dispelling some writing myths
• Clarity, language and choice of words
• Accuracy and proof reading
• Internal communications
• How to leave the reader with a clear message: effective communication

Who should attend
• Trainee solicitors
• Solicitors
• In-house lawyers
• Business Development Managers

Key benefits
By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:
• Understand why business writing differs from academic writing
• Plan, structure and lay out their writing effectively
• Demonstrate their understanding of the rules of punctuation
• Write clearly and know which rules they can break
• Tailor what they write to their audience