Dear Legal Writer:
Put a period or comma INSIDE the ending quotation marks, regardless of whether that…
Dear 1L,
Here’s a writing tip for content creators, as well as legal writers. I’ve noticed…
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Dear 1L,
I bet you never thought law school would mean new worries over where you…
Dear Legal Writer,
When you still have too many pages and can’t find more fluff to cut,…
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Dear1L,
I built a business, a brand, and a new professional life—all through LinkedIn. Here’s…
Dear 1L,
“Because” is a key word in legal writing. Use it. But be careful after…
“Need Not”
Dear Legal Writer, Next time you’re trying to cut words or add some punch,…
Dear Legal Writer:
A sultry summer Sunday makes a tough day for legal writing. But it’s no…
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