Lawyers & Law Firms
Hi, I’m Amanda, founder of Writing Law Tutors. I help lawyers become better writers.
I know how stressful and lonely the legal writing process can be. Let’s work together to make it a happy experience and launch you to become the best legal writer you can be. Together, we can create written work you are proud of. In the process, you’ll get a new, positive approach for future writing projects. I agree that legal writing is hard. But learning legal writing shouldn’t be.
Work with me, and you will see!
💌 Amanda
♦️ 1:1 Legal Writing Booster Course (4 weeks)
Here’s what to expect:
🔸 We’ll meet individually on Zoom for 60 mins each week, focusing on strengthening your core skills through structured instruction and hands-on practice.
🔸 We’ll cover the 10 core grammar rules every lawyer needs to master and the 10 dangerous words every lawyer needs to learn how to use correctly.
🔸 Each week, you’ll practice short writing assignments, and I’ll give you targeted, individualized feedback.
🔸 I’ll also share my best legal-writing-mindset shifts and my original editing tools and checklists, and we’ll discuss how to apply them in your own work context.
My clients tell me they take away not only better writing skills, but also a new confidence in their writing.
I take only a handful clients at a time, so everyone gets my undivided attention one day per week, and I DO schedule sessions on weekends (as well as during the week).
Request a consult below for more information.
♦️ Additional Service Offerings
I also work on a project basis and on an hourly basis.
● Got a brief due but can’t seem to pull it together? Give me a shout.
● Want my feedback on a draft you’ve written? We can do that, too.
● Need help strengthening your resume or planning your next career move? I’ve got you covered.
● Looking to write more thought-leadership content to advance your career? Let’s partner together on a knock-out article.
● Not sure what you need, but want some help getting started? I love creating custom packages.
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P.S. I’d love to come speak with your attorneys about legal writing. I am available to teach both a 1-hour CLE and a ½ day workshop for your employees, or have your lawyers take my 4-week booster course; we can arrange a cohort to make it more affordable. Contact me if you’d like to set up a call to discuss further and explore options.
“During my law school journey, I struggled with writing and purposefully avoided honing my skill because I thought it was unwise to spend extra energy on this practical field instead of other substantive bar subjects. However, numerous law professors had emphasized the importance of writing. Indeed, I believe a litigator must write well because to write well is to communicate and persuade well. I was fortunate to have come across Amanda after becoming an attorney. Amanda had an impeccable academic background and successful legal career. She is a terrific writer who can coach you to write plain and concise legal briefs, and guide you to elevate your legal analysis with her talented literate tone as needed. Besides her raw intelligence, Amanda has a strong passion to teach law students and young associates. This is evident from the care she provides to her students and her desire for them to succeed. She would move a mountain to meet your deadlines. Lastly, Amanda is not just a tutor. She is a friend, a coach, and a mentor. She shares her stories and life experience with you. I strongly recommend this amazing lady to anyone who strives to become a better legal writer.”
“I really enjoyed working with Amanda during my time transitioning from a West coast boutique firm to a partner role on the East Coast. I learned new writing techniques and areas to focus on; they have helped me produce top-quality first drafts that have been very well-received; and I am now writing blogs & articles on my own with great confidence. I give Amanda my full recommendation to be your next legal writing coach!”
“I had the privilege of working with Amanda as my legal writing tutor, it was a valuable experience. Throughout our sessions, Amanda provided clear and detailed feedback on my assignments, pointing out areas where I could improve and suggesting specific strategies for doing so. She also took the time to answer all of my questions and address any concerns I had, which really helped me to feel confident in my abilities. I saw a noticeable improvement in my legal writing skills thanks to Amanda’s guidance and support. I learned how to present my arguments more effectively and to make my writing more concise. I highly recommend Amanda to anyone looking to improve their legal writing skills. She is an excellent tutor, and I am very grateful for the time and effort they put into helping me to become a better writer.”
“Writing is difficult for students as a rule. Legal writing can be daunting. As an instructor of legal writing myself, I could not promote the work of Amanda Haverstick and Writing Law Tutors enough. After presenting her Legal Writing: Practical Tips & Best Practices webinar to a sold-out crowd of lawyers, law students, legal studies/paralegal students, academics, and other legal professionals, attendees were asking for more. Her practical approach and pro tips combined with her decades of experience are unmatched. Amanda’s considerable knowledge of grammar, word choice, and tone combines with a delivery style that removes all of the ambiguity in legal writing guidelines. Covering areas from word choice and avoiding passive voice to the more nuanced aspects of legal writing including common shortcomings and how to address them, Amanda is an authority. If your students, law clerks, or associates could improve their writing, Amanda is the top choice to mold them into exceptional writers.”