Legal Writing for Solicitors: Practical Strategies for Clearer Drafting 

Nov. 17, 2026
Online


OBA Young Lawyers Division PROGRAM
 | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (ET)

Clear and effective legal writing is essential to communicating advice, managing risk and advancing client matters efficiently. 

Join our experienced faculty as they share practical strategies for strengthening your legal writing across a range of solicitor work. We’ll explore: 

  • Drafting clear, concise and practical client communications 
  • Structuring legal advice so key issues and recommendations are easy to understand 
  • Improving clarity and precision in agreements and transactional documents 
  • Avoiding ambiguity, unnecessary complexity and common drafting pitfalls 
  • Adapting your writing style for different audiences and purposes 
  • Strengthening your editing and proofreading techniques 

Gain practical tips and techniques to help make your legal writing clearer, more precise and more effective. 

PROGRAM CHAIR

Airianna Y. Mapp, McLeod Green Dewar & Associates 

PROGRAM DETAILS

Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Program (ET)
 

PROGRAM PRICE

CBA Member: $99* | CBA Student Member: $55* | Non-Member: $148*

(includes e-materials access, where available) *plus applicable taxes

 

 

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    This program is also available ON DEMAND



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    2 - 4 registrants = 10% discount
    5 - 9 registrants = 15% discount
    10 - 19 registrants = 20% discount
    20+ = 25% discount

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    registrations@oba.org



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