WRITING WELL

W2: Writing Mechanics

Learn 20+ techniques to help you write error-free prose with confidence in just two weeks. 
Join the Write.law team for a two week course on the nuts and bolts of writing mechanics. You’ll learn practical strategies and techniques used by the best legal writers in the world to avoid common writing mistakes and pitfalls.
If you’ve ever wanted to avoid pesky grammar problems like subject-verb agreement, learn when to use a semicolon, or whether you really need a comma—this course is for you! By the end of the course, you’ll write with accuracy, efficiency, and sophistication, applying the principles of writing mechanics with confidence.
Format

Course

Experience

All levels

Time to complete

Two weeks

Earn

Certificate of completion

Course Stats

Lessons

Videos

Practices

Downloadables

Walkthroughs

Assessment

WHAT YOU GET

Course Overview

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Sentence Fundamentals
Build stronger, clearer sentences.

Learn how to build sentences that are precise, readable, and easy to follow. From modifiers and parallelism to subject-verb agreement and sentence flow, these fundamentals will help you communicate every idea with greater clarity and control.

Words and Phrases
Choose every word with purpose.

Learn how to choose stronger words, avoid common usage mistakes, and write with greater precision. Small changes in word choice can dramatically improve clarity, credibility, and readability.

Punctuating Smartly
Make every punctuation mark work for you.

Punctuation does more than fix grammar—it guides readers through your ideas. Learn how to use commas, semicolons, colons, dashes, and more to create writing that's smoother, clearer, and more persuasive.

EXPLORE THE LESSONS

Explore the Course Curriculum

HOW IT WORKS

Legal Writing—Made Easy

Discover how Write.law’s online courses can make you a better writer in just a few weeks with bite-sized videos and in-depth practice.

STEP 1

Get started

Watch the course overview or dive into the first chapter to start your learning experience. Each course takes about two weeks to complete—and you can start and come back whenever you want.

STEP 2

Complete the lessons

Write.law is on-demand. You can complete all the videos, practices, and other lessons entirely at your own pace. 

STEP 3

Final assessment

Test what you’ve learned by trying to pass the final assessment! 

STEP 4

Claim your certificate

Once you have completed all the lessons in the course (including the final assessment), you can claim your certificate of completion.

FAQ

How else can we help?

Can I buy courses individually?
We currently only sell courses through Write.law subscription plans, which give you access to courses for as long as you have an active plan. You can buy certain courses individually—like Well-Being for Legal Professionals—through Write.law partners like Kendra Brodin.
Can I cancel my plan at any time?
Yes! You can cancel your plan at anytime. Your plan will auto-renew until you cancel.
Do Write.law plans automatically renew?
Yes. When you sign up for a plan, it will automatically renew until you cancel it.
Can I get Write.law for my organization?
Absolutely. We have volume discounts for law firms, law schools, and other organizations. Contact us for more information.
Do you have a student discount?
Yes! We offer a 50% discount for students who sign up with their school emails. Visit our student pricing page to get started.
I really want Write.law but I can’t afford it. What should I do?
Part of our mission is to make legal skills training accessible to as many people as possible. If you really can't afford one of our products, please contact us and let us know your situation and what products interest you. We’ll do everything we can to help.

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Level up your legal writing

Level up your legal writing with Write.law’s on-demand courses. Get started today with a Write.law plan.