Dear 1L,
Over the past year or so, I’ve been working pro-bono to help a first-generation…
GET THE FIX FOR PASSIVE VOICE
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3 Tips for Summer Associates & Request for ideas for list
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PERSONAL BRANDING – Sun Tea Sillies
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When my LinkedIn notifications stopped being reliable, I looked for another way to make…
“The game is not worth the candle.”
I once had a debate with a BigLaw partner over the expression, “The game…
Dear Legal Writer: Today’s letter is about “is comprised by.”
“Is comprised by” is always wrong. Here’s why. ⤵️ “To comprise” = “to contain,”…
Do this in the 24 hours before an exam
Sometimes, when a final (or a bar exam) was just days away, I would…
3 Ways to Earn Extra Points on a Law-school Essay Exam
Dear 1L, Don’t forget to answer these questions to earn extra points in your…
Learn When & How to Use “i.e.” and “e.g.” [carousel]
Dear Legal Writer: My friend, Min Cho, suggested that I write about “i.e.” and “e.g.” To…