This article describes the reasons for the ALWD manual, the similarities and differences between the ALWD Manual and Bluebook, and describes why the ALWD Manual is a both a useful teaching and citation tool.

This article describes techniques a supervising lawyer can use to give feedback to other lawyers on writing projects.

Using peer review in a first-year legal research and writing course has advantages. A peer review exercise encourages cooperation, puts students in the audience role, reinforces basic writing skills, and gives students experience with giving constructive feedback. This article provides information about designing an effective in-class peer review and reports how students responded to the exercise.