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In addition to exams, the end of a law school semester also signals the time when research projects and papers are due. The best legal writers are clear, thorough, and concise. The following are a list of resources that will help you become a more effective legal writer.

Blogs & Articles

• Bryan Garner on Words (ABA Journal) – Bryan Garner is the author of several legal writing books and editor-in-chief of the 10th edition of Black’s Law dictionary.
• Legal Writing (ABA Journal)
• Top 10 Legal Writing Blogs by Tim Baran (Legal Productivity)

Exercises 

• Exercises from Legal Writing in Plain English by Bryan Garner

GSU Law Library Research Guides 

• Legal Writing Resources
• Bluebooking Tips & Resources