Dear 1L,
When you refer to your own case in your Memo, follow this tip. Stay…
Dear 1L,
After you complete research for your Memo, you may have WAY too many cases…
Dear Legal Writer:
A “company” is an “it,” not a “they.” Do you question what I say?…
Dear Legal Writer:
Before you give that draft brief to a partner for review, check to see…
Dear Legal Writer:
If I told you to cut down your use of “expletives” in legal writing,…
2023 | Dear 1L | Legal Writing
Dear 1L, Don’t make this mistake on your Memo.
It’s easy to make it. I did. It was fatal. Here’s what happened and…
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…
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…