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The Power of Brevity: Adopt Abraham Lincoln's Habits
Julie A. Oseid University of St. Thomas School of Law (Minnesota) Journal of the Association of Legal Writing Directors, 2009 U. of St. Thomas Legal Studies Research Paper No. 08-30 Abstract: This short article focuses on the persuasive power of brevity in legal writing, using Abraham Lincoln as a role model. Lincoln's eloquence was grounded in his ability to express much with few words. He learned the power of brevity while practicing law. The article reviews Lincoln's legal career, and examines Lincoln's use of brevity to persuade in three of his presidential speeches. I explore Lincoln's writing and editing habits. I urge modern lawyers to adopt Lincoln's habits of writing early, visualizing audience, and editing with ruthlessness to increase eloquence and persuasiveness.
Keywords: legal writing, Abraham Lincoln, persuasive writing, presidential speeches Accepted Paper SeriesDate posted: November 03, 2008 ; Last revised: February 18, 2009Suggested CitationContact Information
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