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This week focuses on the revision process — transforming rough drafts into polished professional documents. You will learn systematic self-editing techniques, common writing errors, citation checking, and professional communication standards for legal correspondence.
1. Structure: Is the organization logical? Are roadmaps present? Do sections follow IRAC? 2. Completeness: Are all issues addressed? Both sides presented? All authorities cited? 3. Analysis: Is application specific and non-conclusory? Are facts matched to elements? 4. Clarity: Are sentences clear? Active voice? No unnecessary jargon? 5. Citations: Accurate? Complete? Properly formatted? 6. Polish: Grammar, spelling, formatting consistency
| Error | Fix | |-------|-----| | Passive voice | Use active voice: 'The court held...' | | Nominalizations | Use verbs: 'decided' not 'made a decision' | | Throat-clearing | Cut openings: 'It is important to note that...' → just state the point | | Conclusory application | Add specific facts matching rule elements | | Rule dumping | Follow every rule with application to facts |
On the Baby Bar, you don't have time to revise extensively — but the HABITS developed through revision become automatic in your first drafts: clear structure, active voice, specific application, and organized analysis.
Revision habits translate to exam performance through clearer organization, more specific application, and fewer wasted words — all critical under Baby Bar time pressure.