The Individualized Writing Instruction Service (IWIS) helps law students at all ability levels improve their writing. It offers individualized instruction where you can focus on your own writing concerns or writing task. While for-credit courses focus on the knowledge and skills needed by all lawyers, IWIS focuses on helping each individual develop the particular writing skills he or she needs to succeed in law school and beyond. Because improving writing skills is an ongoing process, the Individualized Writing Instruction Service is available to you throughout your law school career.
The law school encourages you choose the services that will most
benefit you. This allows you to get the help
you need without sitting through extraneous sessions. Use of IWIS is not required; it is up to you to use
IWIS to your advantage.
Services for All Students
Individual Conferences
Individual conferences provide a confidential place to address individual writing questions, whether large or small. You may use the conferences to work on a particular writing question that troubles you. You may work on general writing skills, such as wording structures that increase readability. Or you may discuss broader process concerns, such as writing under pressure, writing on the job, or adapting in light of a learning disability.
To make an appointment sign up for any available time posted on the door of Room 2378. This is the fastest way to find a time that fits your schedule. If you are concerned about privacy, you may initial the available time and leave a note giving your name. If coming to Room 2378 is not possible, call 263-5088 or email mbray@wisc.edu.
Fall Workshops Geared to 1Ls
- Writing Clearer Supporting Paragraphs
- Clarifying Your Memo's Organization
- Editing for Conciseness
- Revising to Make the Most of Feedback
- Writing More Readable Sentences
Fall Workshops Geared to 2Ls
- Exorcising Grammar Goblins
- Defining Topics and Organizing Large Writing Projects
Fall Workshops Geared to 3Ls
- How to Give Your Boss What He or She Wants
- Upgrading Writing Samples