TICTAC Comma Rule
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Use Caution Handling “However”
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“Thus, . . .” and “Therefore, . . .” are Getting Tired: Try these Alternatives
Dear Legal Writer, As a junior legal writer, you likely tend to use “Therefore”…
How to Shorten & Personalize Your LinkedIn Address to Use in YourResume
This post is for all in my network. It explains how to shorten and…
“As” is a Risky Way to Start a Sentence
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GET THE FIX FOR PASSIVE VOICE
Dear Legal Writer, If you supervise a lot of junior legal writers, you likely…
How to Tackle the Write-on Competition to Make Law Review
Dear 1L (Rising 2L?), It seems cruel. Your “reward” for finishing the hardest year…
Dear Legal Writer: Today’s letter is about “is comprised by.”
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Learn When & How to Use “i.e.” and “e.g.” [carousel]
Dear Legal Writer: My friend, Min Cho, suggested that I write about “i.e.” and “e.g.” To…
It’s Time to Blacklist “Prior to.”
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