2025 | Dear 1L | Dear 2L | Legal Writing
A Bit About Who’s Been Writing to You
I have enjoyed writing to you here on LinkedIn over these past 3+ years…
2024 | Dear 1L | Legal Writing
Who gives a F*CK about the Oxford Comma?
Perhaps you know the Vampire Weekend song? Well, here’s why you should give a…
Test Your Learning With This Year-End Quiz—
Dear Legal Writer, Test your learning with this Year-End QUIZ— I am feeling a…
Want to Write More Persuasive Briefs?
Dear Legal Writer, Want to write more persuasive briefs? Use fewer “to be” verbs….
Why Don’t Law Firms Give New Associates a Self-Editing Checklist?
I’ve never understood why law firms don’t give new associates a self-editing checklist. It…
Consistency Is Key In Legal Writing
Dear Legal Writer, If you initially say a “van” hit her bike, don’t later…
Make a Brief Fit the Page Limit
Dear Legal Writer, This is a 3-step trick I do to cut words to…
2024 | Dear 1L | Legal Writing
Legal-Research & Writing (LRW) Professors
It’s no secret that law schools treat legal-research & writing (LRW) professors like 3rd…
2024 | Dear 1L | Dear 2L | Legal Writing
Have Gotten a Job Because of a Connection?
In a breakout session at a networking conference I attended, the speaker asked, “How…
2024 | Dear 1L | Legal Writing
3-Year Anniversary of Writing on LinkedIn
Today is my birthday—the big 5-5. 🎉And yesterday was my 3-year anniversary of writing…
2024 | Dear 1L | Legal Writing
The Best Thing I Did for My Book?
The best thing I did for my book? Beta-readers. 👉 A beta-reader is like…
9 Proactive Questions I Recommend You Ask
Dear Legal Writer: You will often get asked to complete writing projects with little…