The whole idea of bringing context to discussion when looking at cases has always felt like the most important part of our takeaways in our classes. In the legal profession too, it is important to have the skills to do adequate research to find analogous cases in the context of the case that we are trying to find information for. Without knowing this context, as the author mentions here, we are left looking at rules that may or may not apply based on the context of the cases as a whole. This is why outlining issues and key facts are so important when evaluating a case and how you will approach it.

This is such an interesting way to play strategy in law, one that I would never think of to use. I wonder if why I am surprised by this approach is my technological outlook on research. Most of the research I have done throughout my life has been via internet, primary source or secondary. Because of this, I imagine when I am doing research that we have all of the same access to resources. The idea of hiding a law book has its own implications because of the innate nature of law resources as a whole. As discussed in my library tour with Professor Creed, law firms are limited on research resources because of the cost of these materials. This strategy is especially perfect for the law industry as the materials are as limited as mentioned.

Quality of writing falls under professionalism in the court firsthand. Court procedure is filled with professionalism in the way that parties communicate in the court. For example, standing when the judge walks in. These procedures may seem repetitive and traditional; however I argue that it is the core of professionalism. This example in the paragraph is an illustration on how the same professional standards in legal writing are required by the court. Without succinct and efficient writing, the professionalism falls short of what is the standard. This example provides basis for the professionalism standard being expanded to legal writing.

This fact was surprising to me, especially with the requirements listed above that are bound to create the ability to earn CLE credit. "Professional responsibility" was broken down into two factors (1): professionalism and (2) legal ethics. It is interesting to me the criticism of legal writing being a part of the requirement whilst the loose new provision created for conclusion doesn't take the merit into account at all. By saying that 3,000 words is all you need to be professional and legally ethical, discounts the nature in which legal writing is important and applicable to those factors listed.