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2023 | Legal Writing

“Never end a sentence with a preposition.”

December 29, 2023September 4, 2024

—Did YOUR middle-school teacher try to sell you that “rule,” too? And did she…

Dear 1L,

December 28, 2023September 4, 2024

Recruiting starts EARLY this year—even earlier than last. Below is some info I’ve gathered…

Dear 1L,

December 25, 2023September 4, 2024

Matt and I wish you all a very merry holiday. We’ve been enjoying family…

2023 | Legal Writing

A recent remark by a BigLaw partner stopped me dead in my tracks.

December 23, 2023September 4, 2024

Dear Legal Writer, A recent remark by a BigLaw partner stopped me dead in…

Dear 1L,

December 12, 2023September 4, 2024

It can be hard to get started posting on LinkedIn. What should your tone…

Dear 1L,

December 11, 2023September 4, 2024

When I stopped practicing law in 2016, I didn’t expect the harshest part to…

2023 | Legal Writing

Dear Legal Writer:

December 5, 2023September 4, 2024

Dear Legal Writer: If you write “is comprised of” or “is comprised by,” you…

2023 | Legal Writing

Dear Legal Writer,

December 4, 2023September 4, 2024

Want to get faster at legal writing? Try the Flowers Paradigm.* Here’s the “how-to”:…

3 Top Exam Tips + an IRAC Template

November 29, 2023September 4, 2024

My 3 Top Exam Tips + an IRAC {CREAC} Template This is for all…

9-Point IRAC Primer

November 24, 2023September 4, 2024

—EXAMS: How to Structure an IRAC Essay— Dear 1L, Follow these 9 steps to…

Watch me on the Zealous Advocate Podcast

Watch me on the Zealous Advocate Podcast

November 22, 2023September 4, 2024

Hi all. I was on a podcast! I hope you’ll listen. Generous thanks to…

3 questions you should NOT ask a law student this Thanksgiving

November 20, 2023September 4, 2024

3 questions you should NOT ask a law student this Thanksgiving: 1: What kind…