Effective Memo-Writing


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Event:
Wed, September 9, 2026
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM ET

Details

Are you a licensing candidate, articling student, or newly called lawyer ready to make your mark in the legal profession? 

One of the core skills every successful lawyer must develop is legal memo writing—a cornerstone of effective legal analysis and communication. 

Dive into the art of legal memo writing with our exclusive in-person program led by Neil Guthrie, Director of Professional Development, Research, and Knowledge Management at Aird & Berlis.  Neil will explore:

  • The purpose and function of a legal memorandum 
  • How memo writing differs from law school assignments 
  • The essential structure and elements of a strong memo 
  • Understanding your audience
  • Strategies for addressing feedback from assigning lawyers
  • Practical writing tips

 Register today!

SPEAKER



Neil Guthrie, Director of Professional Development, Research and Knowledge Management, Aird & Berlis

DETAILS

Date: September 9, 2026

Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

CPD


This program contains 1 hour of Professionalism content.

REGISTRATION

  • Members - $59 +HST
  • Non-members - $109 +HST
  • Licensing Candidates & New Calls - $30 +HST 

 

This organization has been approved as an Accredited Provider of Professionalism Content by the Law Society of Ontario.

 

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Location

TLA Lounge

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Rotunda 2nd floor
Toronto, Ontario M5G 1T3
Canada


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No refunds after September 2, 2026. An administrative fee of $25.00 will be applied to all cancellations


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Wed, September 9, 2026
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM ET

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$109.00 Non-Members
 
$30.00 Licensing Candidates
 
$30.00 New Calls
 
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