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…
Gary Provost Poem on Varying Sentence Length
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Summer Intern
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TICTAC Comma Rule
What’s the most important comma for clear legal writing? It’s beyond dispute. Follow this…
Use Caution Handling “However”
When I review your writing, one of the first things I do is reword…
3 Resume Fixes for Every Law Student (and Lawyer)
I must have seen more than 100 law-student resumes over the past year. Often…
“Thus, . . .” and “Therefore, . . .” are Getting Tired: Try these Alternatives
Dear Legal Writer, As a junior legal writer, you likely tend to use “Therefore”…
How to Shorten & Personalize Your LinkedIn Address to Use in YourResume
This post is for all in my network. It explains how to shorten and…