Dear 1L: Networking to Build a Book of Business in BigLaw
If you work your way up through the BigLaw associate ranks like I did,…
Dear Legal Writer: Capitalization after a Colon (“:”)
Today I write about a writing question I just faced: Should you capitalize the…
Dear Legal Writer: Be an Active Reader & Writer Plus 3 Legal Writing Tips
Conventional wisdom says the best way to become a better writer is to read…
Dear Legal Writer: While vs. Although
Dear Legal Writer: Don’t create ambiguity by using “while” to mean “although.” Here’s the…
Dear Legal Writer: Introduction
Dear Legal Writer: Welcome! I’m starting #dearlegalwriter to collect my writing posts and offer a space…
2023 | Dear 1L | Legal Writing
Dear 1L,
Dear 1L, Here are 4 steps to take before you submit your resume for…
2023 | Dear 1L | Legal Writing
Dear 1L: 1L Resume Advice
Dear 1L, I’ve seen 100s of 1L resumes over the years. I typically see…
Personal Branding
Dear Followers, This post is for those who follow me for a non- #Dear1L reason.Maybe you…
Dear 1L: Try Pre-writing Your Rule Statements
I’ve read about law students pre-writing their “Rule statements” for use in their essay…
2022 | Dear 1L | Legal Writing
Dear 1L: My 3 Top Tips for Writing an IRAC exam
Dear 1L, Here are 3 top pointers for writing an IRAC essay exam: 1️⃣…
Dear Legal Writer: Try Revisiting Your Outline
✏️ Dear 1L Writer, When you’re working on a legal writing project for a…
Dear Legal Writer: 5 Hacks to Shorten Your Sentences
Dear 1L Writer, Use these 5 hacks to shorten your memos to fit your…