Dear 1L: Grammar & Usage Tips

Dear 1L,

Before I was doing what I do now, part of my law firm role was Editor for L&E and Appellate thought-leadership communications. 

Over the years, I saw the full gamut of grammar and usage mistakes.  Here are five of the most prevalent that require no further explanation

Avoid these mistakes to minimize your grader’s use of red pencil.

                 📍 INCORRECT —> ☀️ CORRECT

📍 the reason is because     —> ☀️ the reason is that

📍 cite to a case                   —> ☀️ cite a case

📍 regard as being               —> ☀️ regard as

📍 no doubt but that             —> ☀️ no doubt that

📍 in regards to                    —> ☀️ in regard to

Please let me know any questions.

Fondly,

Amanda

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