7 Things to Do the Summer Before Law School
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Is OCI Dead?
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Dear 1L, I created a new IRAC template for you. (FYI: This is NOT…
The Book I Wish I Had in Law School
In 1993, I got the lowest grade of my life during law school. It…
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What Law Schools Get Right
Lawyers on LinkedIn sure do bash law schools a lot. “They don’t teach students…
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Be Careful With the Verb “Find”
Dear 1L, Be careful with the verb “find.” Do not use it to describe…
This Is a Mental-Health Check-in
Dear 3L, This is a mental-health check-in.Everyone assumes it’s the 1Ls with the most…
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7 Ways to Take Ownership in Big-Law
Partners ought to do a better job explaining what it means to “take ownership.”…
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When Should the Word “Court” Be Capitalized
Dear 1L, When should the word “court” be capitalized? Here are the rules, and…
Why Law Students Should Use LinkedIn
It’s the winter before you start law school. You’re excited but nervous. You’re not…
The Book “Lessons From the Admiral,” Gets My Highest Praise
Dear Sir Mark C. Fava, Your book is ridiculously good. I got up through…
Boys Are Raised to Be Brave, Girls Are Raised to Be Perfect
Here’s a story I can’t stop thinking about: A job posting lists 10 qualifications….