Dear Legal Writer: Stop saying “the same” in legal writing.
Dear Legal Writer: Stop saying “the same” in legal writing. “The same” leaves havoc…
As a law student, I loathed “networking.”
As a law student, I loathed “networking.” —To me, it meant awkward alumni dinners,…
- 2025 | Dear 1L | Legal Writing
One thing I do is review legal resumes.I see them from a full spectrum of peeps—
One thing I do is review legal resumes.I see them from a full spectrum…
Dear Legal Writer: Instead of “one of the parties,” try “one party.”
Dear Legal Writer: Instead of “one of the parties,” try “one party.” ▪️ Example:…
- 2025 | Dear 1L | Dear 2L | Legal Writing
My brother Nick has published a book!
My brother Nick has published a book! It’s called “Fagan of Hoboken & the…
Most first-year law students do exam essays the wrong way.
Most first-year law students do exam essays the wrong way. They:—read the question;—try to…
- 2025 | Dear 1L | Dear 2L | Legal Writing
Lawyers seek to “leverage” LinkedIn but make 3 big mistakes.
Lawyers seek to “leverage” LinkedIn but make 3 big mistakes. 1️⃣ MISTAKE 1:You post…
I recommend these books 📚 to my group of parents of law students—especially for incoming 1Ls.
I recommend these books 📚to my group of parents of law students—especially for incoming…
Dear Legal Writer, There’s a WRONG way to phrase things when you compare and contrast case law that I see folks do all the time. Let’s make sure it isn’t by you.
Dear Legal Writer, There’s a WRONG way to phrase things when you compare and…
Dear Legal Writer: Always use parallel structure. Here’s how to do (in 3 easy steps)—
Dear Legal Writer: Always use parallel structure. Here’s how to do(in 3 easy steps)—…
Dear 1L, Exam essays are like company org charts.
Dear 1L, Exam essays are like company org charts. You should set up your…
Dear Legal Writer: The Oxford Comma is the ugliest eyesore.
Dear Legal Writer: The Oxford Comma is the ugliest eyesore. But we legal writers…