BVC Letter Formatting

Question 1

There are three styles of punctuation: open, mixed, and closed. Which style is used by BVC?

Answer 1

Mixed style

Question 2

You work for Burton Vance Carling LLP (BVC). What style of a letter does BVC use? Full or modified block?

Answer 2

Full block

Question 3

How many senior partners practice law at BVC?

Answer 3

Three

Question 4

How many junior partners practice law at BVC?`

Answer 4

Three

Question 5

How many associate lawyers practice law at BVC?

Answer 5

Four

Question 6

What font and font size does BVC use in correspondence?

Answer 6

Calibri, 11 pt

Question 7

How far is the date from the top of the page in correspondence?

Answer 7

2”

Question 8

What are Word 2016 defaults for line spacing and after paragraph spacing?

Answer 8

1.08 and 8 pt

Question 9

Where is the firm’s file number placed in correspondence?

Answer 9

In the letterhead, Our File Reference: line

Question 10

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.

Answer 10

False
A salutation is formal unless your lawyer dictates otherwise.
Example: Dear Mr. Simpson: