Are the headings correctly numbered? Are acronyms explained? Are the parties referred to in the same way throughout the brief? When referring to the parties, have you used proper form of singular, plural and possessive, e.g., "plaintiff," "plaintiffs," "plaintiff's," "plaintiffs'"? Is your use of any contractions stylistically proper, given the type of work you're writing? Have you relied too much on the passive voice? Can any sentences be shortened by breaking them in two? Are there footnotes that can be moved into the text or omitted entirely? full list via illinoistrialpractice
