Boys Are Raised to Be Brave, Girls Are Raised to Be Perfect
Here’s a story I can’t stop thinking about: A job posting lists 10 qualifications….
Should You Start an Email Newsletter?
Perhaps you prefer the hand-written letter by snail mail. We sure don’t get them…
A Company Is an “It,” Not a “They”
Dear Legal Writer, A company is an “it,” not a “they.” Do you question…
You Tell Me You Want to “Leverage” LinkedIn
Lawyers—You tell me you want to “leverage” LinkedIn. You’re making 3 big mistakes. Here’s…
You Really Need a Good Organization System
As the junior associate staffed on several firm matters, YOU are expected to know…
Legal Writing Is the Opposite of Purple Prose
I’m working on slides for my prelaw writing course, and I learned 2 new…
Avoiding Depression and Anxiety
I’d spend weeks toiling over a long, hard brief. All I’d hear back from…
If You Mean “Because,” Say “Because”!
Dear Legal Writer, If you mean “because,” say “because”! The word “since” is a…
2025 | Dear 1L | Legal Writing
50K Followers on LinkedIn
I’m about to get 50K followers— but I can barely make 50K a year….
Being an Associate at a Big Law Firm Is Hard
-You feel like you have to be perfect.-You get scared to let your guard…
A Powerful Cure to Writer’s Block
Dear Legal Writer, We all get writer’s block. Try this powerful cure—It helps Warren…
State of Reeling With Fall Grades Coming In
Dear 1L, Hi. I hope you are ok. Everyone seems to be in some…