There Are 2 Kinds of Mentors in the Legal World
-those who get assigned to you; and-those who notice & find you. đš The…
If You Want Sexy Work, Get Great at Grunt Work
Iâm starting tips for law students whoâll be in their first âlawyerâ jobs at…
2024 | Dear 1L | Legal Writing
Who gives a F*CK about the Oxford Comma?
Perhaps you know the Vampire Weekend song? Well, hereâs why you should give a…
Signed Copy of My âDear 1Lâ Book Free Offer
Three days ago, I announced a FREE offer. The results were unexpectedâboth good and…
900 Copies of My âDear 1Lâ Book Have Sold
I am thrilled to report exciting news: 900 copies of my ‘Dear 1L’ book…
Never Could Have Done My Book Without Some Very Special People
I never could have done my book if it hadnât been for some very…
Thereâs a Right Way and a Wrong Way to Approach a Law-School Essay Exam
Thereâs a right way and a wrong way to approach a law-school essay exam….
âDopamine Decoratingâ: Creating Colorful Surroundings to Boost Your Mood
Dear 1L, I thought of you as I woke today.A still-dark scene on my…
The Gender Problem in Biglaw
I had just had my second child. She was 3 months old, and her…
No Law Student Wants to Spend a Holiday Weekend at School
No law student wants to spend a holiday weekend at schoolâ âon an empty…
Questions About What Kind of Lawyer Youâre Going to Be
Dear 1L, You really need to brace yourself for this Thanksgiving break. Aunt Minnie…
Two Hats: P for Plaintiff and D for Defendant
I brought 2 hats with me into every law school exam. I took the…