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Why Don’t Law Firms Give New Associates a Self-Editing Checklist?
I’ve never understood why law firms don’t give new associates a self-editing checklist. It…
There’s a Right Way and a Wrong Way to Approach a Law-School Essay Exam
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“Dopamine Decorating”: Creating Colorful Surroundings to Boost Your Mood
Dear 1L, I thought of you as I woke today.A still-dark scene on my…
The Gender Problem in Biglaw
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No Law Student Wants to Spend a Holiday Weekend at School
No law student wants to spend a holiday weekend at school— —on an empty…
Consistency Is Key In Legal Writing
Dear Legal Writer, If you initially say a “van” hit her bike, don’t later…
Questions About What Kind of Lawyer You’re Going to Be
Dear 1L, You really need to brace yourself for this Thanksgiving break. Aunt Minnie…
Two Hats: P for Plaintiff and D for Defendant
I brought 2 hats with me into every law school exam. I took the…
Make a Brief Fit the Page Limit
Dear Legal Writer, This is a 3-step trick I do to cut words to…
1L Fall Memos
Dear 1L, In the past 4 years, I’ve seen 100+ 1L fall memos. Every…
Top 10 Most Common Errors in Legal Resumes
One thing I do is review legal resumes. I see them from the full…