SQE 2 Written Exam SKELETONS

LEGAL WRITING SKELETONS


EMAIL:

[OPENING]

Subject: [client name/matter] (Draft)

Dear Partner,

A draft email for you to send to [client] is below. Please do let me know if there is anything further that I
can assist you with.

Kind regards,

Candidate

[DRAFT EMAIL]

Dear X

Thank you for your call/email earlier today. As requested, I am writing to provide/address… /I have
outlined my advice on your [number] key concerns in detail below.

Executive summary (if relevant) e.g. In summary,

Heading

 Outline legal position
 Apply it to the facts

Heading

 Outline legal position
 Apply it to the facts



In conclusion, …

I hope this helps explain the position. Please do contact me by phone or email if you have any further
questions

/ Please let me know if I can provide further clarity on the above, or if you have any further questions.

Yours sincerely,

Partner

, LETTER:


[Address of the FIRM]

[Address of the CLIENT]

[Date]

Subject line in bold/underlined

Dear X,

Further to our telephone conversation, I am writing to advise you in relation to… / I will address the
matter with reference to…

Empathy line – something recognising their position e.g. I hope to put you at ease following this advice.

Exec summary – The most likely outcome here is… see below, for my detailed advice on this matter. Or go
straight into subheadings if relevant.

Subheading – put the topic you’re discussing in as simple words as possible

- Set out the issue/ or just the law on the issue , then apply to the facts.

I hope the above clarifies the position for you. Please do not hesitate to contact me if there is anything
you would like to discuss.

Yours sincerely,

Partner