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Pen A Memo I
The Basic Elements of Legal Writing
Summer Memo Bundle
IRAC Memorandum Template
Memoranda Bundle
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Pen a Memo™​ I

Strategic Memorandum Writing

PREPARE FOR THE NATIONAL CERTIFICATION EXAM NOW

CLASSES HELD ON THURSDAYS 8:30 pm ET September 17, 22, 24, and 29

Pen A Memo™ I is designed to sharpen your memo-writing skills and strengthen your legal analysis so you can tackle any writing assignment or examination with confidence. Over four weeks, you’ll practice crafting fictional memoranda, improve your grammar and punctuation, and learn reliable formatting techniques you can use throughout your career.

 
This course is especially valuable for anyone preparing for the national certification Skills Exam. You’ll gain the structure, support, and writing practice needed to walk into the exam feeling clear and confident.

Inside the Pen A Memo™ I classroom, you will get:

  • Identify key components of an Issue Statement
  • Learn ways of determining the Legal Issue
  • Understand the strategy for writing a persuasive Analysis
  • Discover a shortcut to drafting the perfect Conclusion

The course includes:

• Four practice memoranda with instructor feedback
• Writing tips and tricks
• Class lectures and recordings

Commit to improving your writing skills in 2026!


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BACK TO FALL PRICE DROP: Previously $499 and now only $299

 

 

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Monthly guest expert sessions offering insights on a wide range of legal topics

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30% discount on The Paralegal Writer™ courses

Whether you’re a paralegal student or already in the workforce and want monthly support and new connections, you will want to check out this writing membership.

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"I truly can’t thank you enough for your guidance and support throughout this class. I’ve come to realize how much growth the certification exam demands, and your weekly feedback on my memorandum has made a meaningful difference for me."
Iris M.
"I feel that this experience has been beneficial to me in my preparation for the NALA exam, but also for improvement in my overall writing skills."
Andrea K.
"Jackie! I wanted to tell you that I passed!!!! Thank you for all of your support in helping me achieve this. Your Pen a Memo class helped me immensely, and I don't know what I would have done without it! I will recommend you to anyone considering the Skills exam." 
Isaiah
"February Skills Exam scores have been posted (I passed)! My third try was the winning one! Thank you, Jackie Van Dyke! Your Pen-A-Memo class worked wonders!"
Mattie
"I would recommend Jackie’s program to anyone looking to take the NALA exam or looking to brush up on their paralegal skills. Jackie truly cares about the success of her students, and it shows in each one of her classes. Jackie also gives very insightful and personalized feedback for those students willing to put in the work. I had taken the NALA skills exam and failed, and I needed some guidance on how to improve for my retake. Jackie’s Pen a Memo course gave me some very important insight into things I needed to improve. I found her classes to be extremely valuable."
Mallory C
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The Basic Elements of Legal Writing

WAITLIST OPEN FOR JANUARY 2027

Thursdays in June 5:30 pm PT | 7:30 pm CT | 8:30 pm ET

SECURE YOUR SEAT!

This course is for paralegals who want to improve their grammar and punctuation skills. We will also review effective sentence and paragraph structure, avoiding legal jargon, and various tips for proofreading.

If enhancing your legal writing skills is on your goals list, now is the perfect opportunity – The Basics of Legal Writing course is back by popular demand!

This four-week program is designed to help you build confidence and master essential writing skills, including:

  • Active vs. Passive Voice
  • Subject-Verb Agreement
  • Irregular Pronouns
  • Comma Traps

…and so much more.

Our weekly live sessions will take place in our new Kajabi classroom on Tuesday evenings in May 2026.

 

$299 one-time payment

$159.00 every month for 2 months

$109.00 every month for 3 months

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Summer Memo Bundle

Want to practice your memorandum writing this summer? My Summer Memo Bundle gives you three memos to help you further your writing skills.

(Feedback from Jackie on your practice memo responses are available as an add-on purchase for $75! You can add this offer after purchasing the Summer Memo Bundle.)

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Memoranda Bundle

3 Fictional Scenarios Complete with IRAC Guide;

Practice Your Legal Writing at Your Leisure!

1) Bailment for Mutual Benefit: A Pawnshop Transaction Gone Bad

2) Judgment Granted; Is Neglect on Behalf of Attorney or Client?

3) Traffic Stop: How Might It Lead to A Federal Crime?

$299.00

Option to add OnDemand Personalized Feedback below↓

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OnDemand Personalized Feedback

On Grammar, Format, and Strategy. 

Email Each Memorandum As It Is Completed to: jackie@theparalegalwriter.com

ONLY $97

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"I’m grateful to have found Jackie and the Paralegal Writer on my journey to improve my career. I've taken ‘Basics of Legal Writing’ and ‘Pen a Memo’ so far. These won't be the only courses I take. I’ve gained so much confidence already, and I'm sure that once I'm ready to take my certification exams, I will be in great shape to do so, thanks to Jackie.." 
Andrea
"I am excited to share that I passed the Skills Test!!! Thank you so much for all of your kind assistance and your wonderful class. I was so fortunate that I found your class at the perfect time in my studying process. All of the information that you shared with me was truly helpful. Your thoughtful feedback helped me improve my writing and was instrumental to my success and confidence."
Andrea
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IRAC Memorandum Template

Make memo writing easier with a clean, user-friendly IRAC Memorandum Template. Whether you’re preparing for the CP Skills Exam or improving your day-to-day legal writing, this template walks you through each section of the IRAC method so you always know exactly what to include.

Inside, you’ll find guidance on identifying the Issue, summarizing the Rule, developing a thorough Analysis, and presenting a clear Conclusion. It’s designed to help you organize your thoughts, strengthen your reasoning, and produce polished, professional work every time. Based on Jackie’s proven teaching framework and the same structure she uses with her top-performing students.

ONLY $19.99

Coming Soon

Legal Scribble Sessions

Become A Power Writing Paralegal

Coming SEPTEMBER 2025

New Agenda

  • Writing an Informal E-Memorandum
  • Drafting a Court Brief
  • Proofreading and Using Technology to Improve Writing
  • Legal Correspondence – Letter Writing, Emails, and Texting
  • Preparing a Legal Memorandum Using IRAC
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NEW SERIES!
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Citation Workshops 45 minute sessions $107 includes practice worksheets
  •  4-Week Lunch Series @ 2pm ET
Fridays, May 9, 16, 23, and 30
  • 4-Week Series @ 8pm ET
Tuesdays, May 6, 13, 20, and 27
I owe it to you and your class Pen A Memo™ I that helped me SO much! Thank you!
Amy Wade Clark February 2024
Hi!! Did I tell you I passed!! I have my CP! Thank you for your help!
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"I wanted to let you know I passed the Skills Exam thanks to your Pen A Memo class."
- HaleyPen a Memo™​
"Did I tell you I passed? I have my CP! Thank you for your help and your class!"
-Magee
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Master Memo Writing

POSTPONED INDEFINITELY

YOU WILL WANT THIS COURSE TO ESTABLISH YOUR CRITICAL-THINKING SKILLS AND MEMO-WRITING TECHNIQUES

This course offers advanced writing practice including multi-issue memoranda. Draft a legally significant Fact Section. Develop topic sentences, transitions, and effective sentence structure. Synthesize the legal Rules for a strong argument. Learn persuasive techniques for a powerful Conclusion.

Class starts June 13 – 27. Still time to sign up!

Tuesdays,
8:00 p.m. ET

Cost: $297

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Thank you so much, Jackie Van Dyke, MPS, CP®! It's been such a joy and thrill to be on the career growth journey with you, and see all that you're now offering the paralegal world today! It's so inspiring and everyone can learn from your insights and experiences. Thrilled to feature you in my newsletter Your Path to Career Bliss! Thank you!
Kathy Caprino
“I completed Jackie’s course a few days before the NALA Skills test and don’t think I would have passed without her help! Her posting about her course was an absolute blessing for me. I passed on my first attempt. She was responsive to my writing submissions and provided answers and feedback to my questions.”
Sherron
I PASSED, I PASSED, I PASSED. Jackie Van Dyke - I could not have done it without you!
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