BVC Letter Formatting Flashcards

identify parts of a letter and formatting requirements

1
Q

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

A

Mixed style

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

A

Full block

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3
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How many senior partners practice law at BVC?

A

Three

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4
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How many junior partners practice law at BVC?`

A

Three

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5
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How many associate lawyers practice law at BVC?

A

Four

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What font and font size does BVC use in correspondence?

A

Calibri, 11 pt

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

A

2”

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8
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What are Word 2016 defaults for line spacing and after paragraph spacing?

A

1.08 and 8 pt

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9
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Where is the firm’s file number placed in correspondence?

A

In the letterhead, Our File Reference: line

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10
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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.

A

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

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