The Biggest Legal Writing Changes Since the 1990s
Legal writing has changed since the 1990s when I started. Here’s my run down…
The 10 Resume Mistakes I See Most Often
Over the past 4 years, I’ve reviewed over 100 resumes written by law students,…
2025 | Dear 1L | Dear 2L | Legal Writing
I Encourage You to Stretch Beyond Your Comfort Zone
I’ve always felt a bit uncomfortable around law professors. They’re an exclusive club, and…
Grammar, the Main Culprit for Legal Writing Deficiencies
I talk regularly to law-firm owners, and I get an earful about their associates’…
Don’t Scapegoat Your Fears About Growing Up
Dear 1L, Don’t use LinkedIn as a scapegoat for your fears about growing up….
The Bad Ways to Say “Because”
Dear Legal Writer: Before you give that brief to the partner, make sure you’re…
The Best Legal Writers Use a 3-Pillar Approach
Dear Legal Writer, The best legal writers use a 3-pillar approach. Try it in…
Not Ready to Be a Podcast Guest
Hello from Matt and me in RI, where we’ll be spending this summer near…
My Top 8 Legal-Writing Accounts for You to Follow
These are my top 8 legal-writing accounts for you to follow, along with some…
2025 | Dear 1L | Legal Writing
“Legal Writing in Color”, A New Venture
I am launching a new venture. It is called “Legal Writing in Color.” Its…
Stop Using “Such” in Legal Writing
“Such” is vague.“Such” is overused.“Such” makes your sentences sound AWKWARD! Worse, when used to…
2025 | Dear 1L | Dear 2L | Legal Writing
Our Whole Industry Is Built on Communication
It was the late 1990s, and my uncle was showing me how he played…