alwd
ALWD stands for the Association of Legal Writing Directors. It is a nonprofit professional organization in the United States that unites law school faculty and administrators who oversee legal writing programs. The group's mission is to improve legal writing, legal research, and advocacy by promoting high-quality pedagogy, curriculum development, and scholarly collaboration.
Founded in the late 20th century, ALWD provides a forum for law school educators to share teaching
Its flagship publication is the ALWD Guide to Legal Citation, a widely used citation manual that offers
Governance is provided by a board of directors and officers elected from the membership, which primarily includes
ALWD is widely regarded as a leading voice in legal writing education, contributing to improved clarity and