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…
Final-Week Bar-Exam Tips
This post is for those taking the bar exam next week. I’ve been in…
Thank you ROSS GUBERMAN
It’s not every day you get someone as renowned as ROSS GUBERMAN to feature…
Wordy Ways to Say “When”
Dear Legal Writer: Before you give that partner the draft you’ve been slaving over,…
How to Use “This” & “That” in Legal Writing
Dear Legal Writer, Back when I was drafting briefs all the time, I often…
10 Interview Tips for Law Students
Dear 2L, Here are 10 best practices for your upcoming job interviews. 👉 Included…
History Behind Dear 1L
Three years ago, I started writing to 1Ls on LinkedIn. It was Sept 2021–…
How to Frame Your “Rule Statements”
Dear Legal Writer, Try to focus your “rule statements” around what one party must…