Course curriculum

    1. Proofreading techniques

    2. Proofreading checklist

    3. Proofreading exercise: correcting typos

    4. Proofreading exercise: spelling and grammar

    1. Apostrophes and full stops

    2. Commas

    1. Decluttering your writing

    1. Presenting information on a page

    2. House style

    1. Business emails

    2. Letters, reports and pitches

    3. Legal documents

    1. Final thoughts

    2. Further reading

Writing professionally

  • 14 lessons
  • 1 hour of video content

Why is this the best course on writing professionally?

In short, because John Trimbos has decades of experience training thousands of lawyers from top international firms - plus law students at leading law schools - on how to write professionally.

  • The most comprehensive online course specifically designed to improve aspiring lawyers' abilities to write professionally.

  • Led by one of the most sought after professional writing coaches in the City.

  • Packed full of detailed (and often hilarious) personal anecdotes to give context to the guidance offered throughout.

  • Interactive proofreading exercises to test your understanding and aid memorisation.

  • Animated videos to explain concepts more clearly and improve the learning experience.

  • Covers a range of specific business documents, including emails, letters, reports, pitches, and legal documents.

  • Includes much of the content from our Business Writing Handbook.

Instructors

Business writing expert John Trimbos

John Trimbos is a solicitor and training consultant who specialises in communication skills. He has a background in both the public and private sectors, and provides training and one-to-one coaching for a variety of organisations (including teaching business writing to LPC students at BPP University). John Trimbos provides training courses and one-to-one coaching for a variety of individuals and commercial organisations. For more information, check out www.trimbostraining.com.

Commercial Law Academy Founder & Ex-Freshfields Lawyer Jake Schogger

Jake Schogger is a best-selling commercial awareness author, ex-Magic Circle lawyer, and the founder and CEO of Commercial Law Academy. He also co-founded SQE revision platform Law Student Academy. He trained at Freshfields, then spent years at a boutique law firm advising start-ups and scale-ups on a range of corporate, commercial and employment matters. He has also worked extensively as a career coach, and continues to deliver employability and skills presentations at leading universities and law firms across the UK. Connect with Jake on LinkedIn via www.linkedin.com/in/jakeschogger

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5 star rating

Brilliant overview

Charlotte Smith

Many firms look for candidates who have great writing and grammar skills - it was very helpful to refresh my skills.

Many firms look for candidates who have great writing and grammar skills - it was very helpful to refresh my skills.

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