Be careful with the word “draft.”
Dear Legal Writer, I got 2 kinds of contradictory, negative feedback when I was…
Are you making these 4 common mistakes in your Memo?
Dear 1L, Every year, I see the EXACT SAME substantive mistakes in 1L legalmemos….
2023 | Dear 1L | Legal Writing
Dear 1L,
When you’re new to legal writing, it’s natural to think: —Courts’ words sound better…
“Utilize” is a stilted and stupidiciosis* word
Dear Legal Writer, If you think your reader wants sophisticated words, thinkagain.Case in point:…
I got a note from “Thus” and “Therefore” overnight.
I got a note from “Thus” and “Therefore” overnight. The note said: 1: “We’re…
Dear 1L,
Better legal writers write: better briefs.better motions.better petitions.better letter briefs.better client updates.better law review…
Dear Legal Writer, Don’t be like Demi Moore.
🔷 Remember the court scene in “A Few Good Men”? Tom Cruise says, “I…
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,…