What is an IRAC Exam & How do I write an IRAC Essay?
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“Time and Sweat”
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6 Ways to Slog Thru Legal-Writing Fog
Dear 1L, No 1L wants to spend all weekend inside writing a legal memo,…
2023 | Dear 1L | Legal Writing
Dear 1L,
When you’re new to legal writing, it’s natural to think: —Courts’ words sound better…