From the MacCrate Report, these are 10 skills considered to be fundamental for good lawyering, several of these lawyering skills are essential for effective legal writing:

1.  Problem Solving 2. Legal Analysis 3. Legal Research 4. Factual Investigation 5. Communication 6 Counseling 7. Negotiation

8. Litigation and Alternative Dispute-Resolution Procedures 9. Organization and Managment of Legal Work 10. Recognizing and Resolving Ethical Dilemmas