Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2024
Publication Title
The Scribes Journal of Legal Writing
Keywords
lists, legal readers, brainpower, memory
Abstract
Lists play an important role in legal drafting of every type. A list helps the reader break down larger pieces of information, and a well-constructed list's visuals can aid in comprehension. A good list can also head off future legal disputes by making it easier for all parties to read and understand its contents. But a list, in and of itself, is not beneficial unless it is organized in such a way that the brain can easily group like items. By understanding the basics of how the brain processes information, the legal writer can better understand how to group pieces of information that will more effectively convey the information to the legal reader.
Repository Citation
Mika, Karin, "Lists in Legal Drafting: How Brain Science Can Help Student Drafters Produce Documents That Are Easier to Read and Comprehend" (2024). Law Faculty Articles and Essays. 1326.
https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/fac_articles/1326
Volume
21
