Dear 1L: Legal Writing Takes More Time

Dear 1L Writer,

When you write your very first legal memo, please don’t get discouraged by how long it takes you. There is nothing “wrong” with you. Legal writing just takes a very long time.

Everyone is in the same boat, too. It’s not just you.

Remember that you’ve never done anything quite like this before. It is all brand new. That makes it harder and even more time-consuming than it otherwise would be. (But legal writing can be painful sometimes, even still—just accept it and know it isn’t you.)

I hear you all and am here for you.

Sending some extra energy and good cheer to you as you get through this day.

Fondly,

💌 Amanda