Attorneys
Hi, I’m Amanda, founder of Writing Law Tutors. I help lawyers become better writers.
🔹 Got a brief due but can’t seem to pull it together? Give me a shout.
🔹 Want to go back to basics, review grammar and CREAC, draft a brief from scratch, and get inspiration? We can do that, too. I’ve got a 4-week course.
🔹 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.
I know how stressful and lonely legal writing can be. Let’s work together to make legal writing a happy experience. Let’s launch you to become the best legal writer you can be!
I spent a few decades litigating employment-discrimination claims at Big Law firms. I wrote for demanding partners in high-stakes, complex, motion-heavy litigation, and I got trained by some of the best writers in the business. I wrote briefs, blogs, letters, client alerts, long-form articles, appeals, and everything in between. Now, I help lawyers like you do the same.
In 2021, I branched out on my own & formed Writing Law Tutors LLC. Since then, I have made it my mission to improve the legal writing of lawyers and law students everywhere. I also have an Amazon best-seller on legal writing, “Dear 1L: Notes to Nurture a New Legal Writer,” which I recommend for all as the best place to start. You can purchase it here: https://amazon.com/dp/B0D726J7RQ
Together, we can create written work you are proud of. In the process, I will teach you everything I’ve learned over my long career; you’ll emerge with practical tools you can implement on your own; and 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
“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!”
— Tanya
“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.”
— Gabriela Rendon
“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.”
— Charles L. (Attorney)
“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.”
— Jody L. Cooper (Attorney)
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Attorneys & Law Firms
Whether it’s your own writing or the drafts from associates, help is just a phone call away. Why bang your head against the wall? Get a tutor.
Legal writing is a skill that, like any skill, can be taught, cultivated, and learned. But legal writing takes time. It can take even more time to edit others’ poor writing and more time still to train them to write better consistently.
You do not have the time. I do, and I can help.
I have the expertise and training to improve writing quality. I’ll provide targeted, 1:1 guidance that targets individual needs with actionable fixes.
Services I currently provide for lawyers:
- coaching and support for ongoing written assignments (briefs, client letters, RFP responses, etc.)
- thought-leadership articles, blog posts, client alerts, etc.
- LinkedIn profiles, etc.