<p>The only really lengthy writing I did in law school were my law review articles. But even then, it’s the footnotes that kill you (perhaps 180+ footnote in my Comment).</p>
<p>Many exams are totally essay-and it’s the only grade you get in the class.</p>
<p>In M&A work, you’d be doing “drafting” vs. writing long things. For example, you might spend an hour getting one paragraph just right.</p>