Dear 1L, Hi. I hope you are OK. Everyone seems to be in some state of reeling right now, with fall grades coming in.
Please, if you didn’t get what you’d hoped for, please know there’s nothing wrong…
Dear 1L, They say, “Those who get A’s end up teaching. Those who get B’s end up practicing, but they are taking orders from the C’s (who are out on the golf course).”
I’ve heard the expression articulated in a number of different ways over the years,…
- 2026 | Dear 1L | Dear 2L | Legal Writing
In 2020, I was a washed-out, unemployed lawyer with zero presence (anywhere).
I hadn’t worked a “real job” in 5 years;I’d let my lawyering skills lapse;I’d…
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…
- 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 1L, Exam essays are like company org charts.
Dear 1L, Exam essays are like company org charts. You should set up your…
“I will never do Instagram.” “I will never do TikTok.” “I will never do X.” I’ve been saying those things for 4 years.
“I will never do Instagram.”“I will never do TikTok.”“I will never do X.” I’ve…
How to write a cover letter to score an interview at a law firm—
How to write a cover letter to score an interview at a law firm—…