Dear 1L Spotlight: Michael Aronson
💫 Dear 1L – Spotlight Today I introduce Michael Aronson, a 2L who started…
Dear Legal Writer: which vs. that
✏️ Dear 1L Writer, We need to have a little chat about “which” and…
Dear 1L, Try to get outside today (Sunday)
Dear 1L, I know that Sunday is likely a “stay in & catch up…
Dear 1L: 10-Point Exam Checklist to Make Your Analysis Robust
💌 Dear 1L, “Your analysis is not robust enough.” That is what law professors…
Dear 1L: Legal Writing Takes More Time
Dear 1L Writer, When you write your very first legal memo, please don’t get…
Dear 1L: Try speaking the explanation out lous
Dear 1L, When you write your first legal memo, you may feel like you…
Dear 1L: Definitions of Claims, Defenses & Affirmative Defenses
💌 Dear 1L, There is a difference between a defense and an affirmative defense….
Dear 1L: Defenses vs. Affirmative Defenses
💌 Dear 1L, With midterms on my mind, I write to share something that…
Dear 1L Spotlight: Renee Austin
Today Dear 1L spotlights retired chemical engineer Renee Austin — the first in her family…
Personal Branding: My Birthday
💌 Today is my birthday (53), so I’m feeling brave. Here’s a bit about…
Dear 2L: Introduction to LinkedIn Networking
Dear 2L, When you are just starting to “network” in the big, legal world,…