Don’t Write “Despite the Fact That.”
Dear Legal Writer, Don’t write “Despite the fact that.” It is the most debilitating…
How I Add Creativity to My Legal Writing
How I add creativity to my legal writing— (AND make it more persuasive). 3…
The Best Briefs Contain No Unnecessary Words
Dear Legal Writer, The best briefs contain no unnecessary words. To that end, check…
2025 | Dear 1L | Legal Writing
A Legal Brief Should Be Evergreen
Dear 1L, A legal brief should be evergreen. “Evergreen” is a term you might…
Let’s Get “i.e.” and “e.g.” Straight, Shall We?
Dear Legal Writer: Let’s get “i.e.” and “e.g.” straight, shall we? I.e. and e.g….
Shape Up Your Use of “This” and “That”!
Dear Legal Writer, Shape up your use of “this” and “that”! Stop switching back…
Never Put a Comma Before Beginning Parentheses
Dear Legal Writer, Never put a comma before beginning parentheses. It’s unnecessary and considered…
Don’t Use “While” to Mean “Although”
Dear Legal Writer, Don’t use “while” to mean “although.” Here’s two examples showing why:…
2025 | Dear 1L | Legal Writing
What Law Schools Get Right
Lawyers on LinkedIn sure do bash law schools a lot. “They don’t teach students…
2025 | Dear 1L | Legal Writing
Be Careful With the Verb “Find”
Dear 1L, Be careful with the verb “find.” Do not use it to describe…
Cut Out the Expletives
Dear Legal Writer, When I review your writing, one of the first things I…
“Who vs. Whom”
Dear Legal Writer, I’ve got a MONSTER today: “who vs. whom” Truth is: I’ve been…