2024 | Dear 1L | Dear 2L | Legal Writing
First 1-Star Review
So I got my first 1-star review on Amazon yesterday. I knew it would…
Legal Writing Has Changed Since the 1990s
đš Old, obsolete way: -Use complex words non-lawyers wonât know.-Use no charts, timelines, or…
I’ve Never Understood Red Ink
Iâve never understood why partners use red ink when marking up junior lawyersâ drafts….
Before You Write âHoweverâ
Dear Legal Writer, Before you write âHowever,â at the start of a sentence, consider…
Brief-Writing Ninja â LEGAL STYLE GUIDE
Get this free legal-writing guide! And wish Chris Schandevel happy birthday today! To celebrate,…
- 2024 | Dear 1L | Legal Writing
Building on Rented Land
Iâve made a lot of mistakes when building my brand. 1ď¸âŁ Remember #Dear1L? Yeah,…
A Problem in Your Complaint
Dear Legal Writer, Hereâs a problem I see in your complaint: You use the…
- 2024 | 2024 July | Dear 1L | Legal Writing
LinkedIn Writing
Writing on LinkedIn causes soul-crushing angst. Three years ago, I started a pinboard to…
Wordy Ways to Say âWhenâ
Dear Legal Writer: Before you give that partner the draft youâve been slaving over,…
How to Use âThisâ & âThatâ in Legal Writing
Dear Legal Writer, Back when I was drafting briefs all the time, I often…
How to Frame Your âRule Statementsâ
Dear Legal Writer, Try to focus your ârule statementsâ around what one party must…
- 2024 | 2024 June | Dear 1L | Dear 2L | Legal Writing
Amazon #1 Best-Seller
I am today thrilled to report: A most unexpected eventuality: My bookâs just hit…