A memo or brief you wrote for a lawyer seminar might serve as a good writing example. Employers are searching for legal writers and analysts that can write and analyze in a clear and effective manner. Both an objective internal memo and a persuasive brief are suitable venues for displaying your writing and analysis skills. An objective memo reports facts, analyzes information, and makes recommendations without expressing an opinion on the matter at hand. For example, a corporate attorney might draft an objective memo reporting that another company has filed for bankruptcy protection, explaining why this is significant to the company's shareholders, and suggesting ways the company might better manage its financial affairs. A persuasive memo expresses an opinion on the matter at hand. It argues for one position over another, reviews cases supporting each side of an argument, or describes how certain facts affect which view should prevail. For example, an attorney who supports her client's case by citing relevant laws may want to include a persuasive memo outlining these laws and why they favor her client. In both examples, it is useful if the memo is well-written and easy to understand. Specific details such as proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling help readers assess your knowledge of the law and how to apply it effectively. A sample document or outline is also helpful because it shows that you have thought about how to organize information into a logical structure. Finally, be sure to follow standard office etiquette when sending out samples.