Dear 1L, Learn when to capitalize “court.”
RULE: In addition to the obvious (that you must capitalize “court” whenever you write…
Dear Legal Writer:
Put a period or comma INSIDE the ending quotation marks, regardless of whether that…
Dear 1L,
Here’s a writing tip for content creators, as well as legal writers. I’ve noticed…
2023 | Dear 1L | Legal Writing
Dear 1L,
I bet you never thought law school would mean new worries over where you…
Dear Legal Writer,
When you still have too many pages and can’t find more fluff to cut,…
2023 | Dear 1L | Legal Writing
Dear1L,
I built a business, a brand, and a new professional life—all through LinkedIn. Here’s…
Dear 1L, “Have you started your ‘Outline’ yet?”
Some gunner with a briefcase asked me that during my very first week. I…
Dear 1L,
“Because” is a key word in legal writing. Use it. But be careful after…
Transactional or Litigation?
Dear 1L, Eventually, you’re likely to be asked, “transactional” or “litigation”? My goal is…