BVC Letter Formatting Flashcards
identify parts of a letter and formatting requirements
There are three styles of punctuation: open, mixed, and closed. Which style is used by BVC?
Mixed style
You work for Burton Vance Carling LLP (BVC). What style of a letter does BVC use? Full or modified block?
Full block
How many senior partners practice law at BVC?
Three
How many junior partners practice law at BVC?`
Three
How many associate lawyers practice law at BVC?
Four
What font and font size does BVC use in correspondence?
Calibri, 11 pt
How far is the date from the top of the page in correspondence?
2”
What are Word 2016 defaults for line spacing and after paragraph spacing?
1.08 and 8 pt
Where is the firm’s file number placed in correspondence?
In the letterhead, Our File Reference: line
True or false:
It is okay to use a person’s first name in the salutation as well as a comma at the end of the salutation line.
False
A salutation is formal unless your lawyer dictates otherwise.
Example: Dear Mr. Simpson: