Register for the LWI Conference!

Registration is now open for the 22nd Legal Writing Institute Conference. Needs-based grants are available to support attendance.

New Professor Bootcamp

LWI's New Teacher Training Bootcamp returns virtually on July 22–23, 2026. Perfect for faculty in their first years of teaching legal writing and beyond!

Job Posting Policy Update

LWI has updated its job posting policy. Completion of the Job Disclosure Form is now required for all legal writing faculty position postings on both the LWI website and listserv. Additional details are available on the Jobs page.

Advocating for Status

LWI is an ABA affiliate that advocates on behalf of the legal writing community.

2026 Sirico Scholars' Workshop

July 10–13 | St. John’s University

Workshop your scholarship. Build community. Publish with confidence!

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Give to LWI!

Together, we can make a lasting impact. Please consider donating to LWI today—every contribution matters.

LWI Board Election Results

The Legal Writing Institute is pleased to announce the election of six new Board members for the 2026–2030 term!

The Legal Writing Institute (LWI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving legal communication. We believe that effective legal communication is critical to the wellbeing of society, the judicial system, and the legal profession. 

 

The Latest

Standard 405 Advocacy Updates

You can read about and stay updated on the joint effort to revise Standard 405 on the Professional Status Committee and Status-Related Advocacy page. You can also click here to read the most recent Joint Comment supporting and suggesting revisions to the Council’s August 2024 proposal.