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Jill Barton is a Lecturer in Law and Director of the Legal Communication and Research Skills (LComm) Program at the University of Miami School of Law. Her work focuses on legal writing, judicial communication, and pedagogical innovation in legal education. Previously a journalist for The Associated Press, she transitioned to academia to bridge practical legal skills with scholarly rigor.
Her research interests include judicial writing styles, legal grammar, and advocacy techniques. She has authored influential books such as The Supreme Guide to Writing and The Handbook for the New Legal Writer, which analyze modern trends in legal communication.
Barton’s publications span topics like Supreme Court linguistic patterns, domestic violence housing protections, and grand jury reform. Her LComm Program equips law students with critical research and writing skills through immersive, practical training.
