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$40 for New Calls
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51 minutes
Date Published

September 29, 2025

Publisher

Toronto Lawyers Association

Subjects

Legal Drafting, Preparing to be a Lawyer

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Summary

Are you a licensing candidate, articling student, or newly called lawyer ready to make your mark in the legal profession? Or perhaps you're a principal looking to give your articling student the best possible start?

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

Join us for an exclusive in-person session with Neil Guthrie, Director of Professional Development, Research, and Knowledge Management at Aird & Berlis, as he breaks down the essentials of writing a powerful and persuasive legal memorandum.

Learn the skills of effective memo writing as Neil explores:

  • The purpose and function of a legal memo
  • How memo writing differs from law school assignments
  • Tailoring your writing to your audience
  • The essential structure and elements of a strong memo
  • Practical writing tips from years of experience
  • How to incorporate and respond to feedback from assigning lawyers

Whether you're starting your legal career or guiding someone through theirs, this session will provide practical tools and expert insights to help build a solid foundation in legal writing.

Don’t miss this opportunity to sharpen your skills and boost your legal confidence.

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Presenters

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


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