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Dear 1L, You will do better this year if you decide how the important…
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Dear Legal Writer, Before you write “However,” at the start of a sentence, consider…
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Dear 1L, If you want to do well in legal writing, have an open…
Five Top Podcasts for New 1Ls
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Brief-Writing Ninja — LEGAL STYLE GUIDE
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Building on Rented Land
I’ve made a lot of mistakes when building my brand. 1️⃣ Remember #Dear1L? Yeah,…
A Problem in Your Complaint
Dear Legal Writer, Here’s a problem I see in your complaint: You use the…
Wacky Ways of Writing
Dear 1L, Lawyers have some wacky ways of writing things. Learn these today so…
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LinkedIn Writing
Writing on LinkedIn causes soul-crushing angst. Three years ago, I started a pinboard to…
Interviews With Lawyers
Dear 2L, As you approach interviews with lawyers, learn these common lawyer titles: IN-HOUSE…
Law Students Who Want to Network on LinkedIn
This is for law students who want to network on LinkedIn. It answers the…