2023 | Dear 1L | Legal Writing
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,…
2023 | Dear 1L | Legal Writing
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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I must have seen more than 100 law-student resumes over the past year. Often…