TICTAC Comma Rule
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Use Caution Handling “However”
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7 Steps to Improve Your Writing Sample
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Include a Cover Memo with Your Writing Sample
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VOCABULARY: In-house Counsel, Outside Counsel, FractionalGeneral Counsel & More
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3 Resume Fixes for Every Law Student (and Lawyer)
I must have seen more than 100 law-student resumes over the past year. Often…
How to Shorten & Personalize Your LinkedIn Address
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How to Shorten & Personalize Your LinkedIn Address to Use in YourResume
This post is for all in my network. It explains how to shorten and…
Congratulations Video
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