2022 | Dear 1L | Legal Writing
Dear 1L: Tips for Introductions
Dear 1L, Here are some tips for the Introduction to your brief. ✏️ To…
Dear 1L: Just say because
Dear 1L, In reviewing recent writing samples, I am reminded of just how many…
Dear 1L: on “However, …”
Dear 1L: On Starting a Sentence with “However,”
Dear 1L: Don’t use “find”
Dear 1L, Be careful with the word “find.” In fact, don’t use it at…
Dear 1L – Avoid Passive Voice Unless You’ve A Good Reason To Use
Dear 1L, When I was editor for law firm blogs and client alerts, I…
Dear 1L: Legal Writing
Dear 1L, Here is a tip for writing advocacy briefs this semester. ✏️ Write…
Dear 1L: Waiting for Grades
It is a bit of an uncertain, anxious time, now, waiting for grades.
2021 | Dear 1L | Legal Writing
1L Tip Today: What is IRAC?
Think of the “A” in IRAC as a noisy conversation between two people arguing.
1L Tip Today: 3 Tips for Objective Memos
Focus on the Facts!
1L Tip Today: Memo Writing
Try speaking the explanation aloud and recording yourself. Transcribe.
2021 | Dear 1L | Legal Writing
1L Tip Today: Memo Research
How do you know when you’ve completed “exhaustive” research?
1L Tip Today: Outlining
“Outlining” just means . . .