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Dear 1L: MSJ Primer
Dear 1L, Most of you are writing summary judgment briefs this spring. You approach…
Dear 1L: IRAC Outline – Standing
Dear 1L, Here is the start of an outline template for an IRAC exam…
Dear 1L: Interview Tips
Dear 1L, I have been conducting mock Zoom interviews of law students during the…
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Dear 1L,
“Because” is a key word in legal writing. Use it. But be careful after…
Transactional or Litigation?
Dear 1L, Eventually, you’re likely to be asked, “transactional” or “litigation”? My goal is…
Dear 2L,
Don’t overextend yourself with too many extracurriculars. Some 2Ls sign up for every committee.They…
They call it a “2L slump” for a reason
Dear 2L, They really didn’t give you much of a break this summer, did…
“Need Not”
Dear Legal Writer, Next time you’re trying to cut words or add some punch,…
Self-doubt & Imposter Syndrome
Dear 1L, If you’re “beyond confused,”If you think you’re “the only one” experiencing self-doubt,…
Dear 1L,
This is a really beautiful post from Lindsey Avalos , who is just starting her 3L…
Ways to save yourself time in Legal Writing
Dear 1L, Here’s a legal-writing tip that will save you time this fall. 1️⃣…
Steer Clear of the Gunners
Dear 1L, At the start of law school, there will be braggarts. 🔹 They…
8 Questions to ask before any Legal Writing Project
Dear Legal Writer: As a junior associate, you’ll be asked to complete a lot…
Don’t worry about cold calls
Dear 1L, Please don’t stress about cold calls. I did, and I regret it….
Law Schools—But Not All Lawyers—Get Legal Analysis Right
Lawyers on LinkedIn attack law schools for not teaching students the practical skills necessary…
When I left BigLaw, I had 3 plans.
When I left BigLaw after 20 years, I had 3 plans. Each failed. Here’s…
3 Key Differences Between College Writing & Legal Writing
Dear 1L, Beware these 3 key differences btw college writing & legal writing. 1️⃣…
Dear 1L,
Here is a model for how to conduct yourself on LinkedIn. It’s wonderful advice…
Differences btw college writing & legal writing
Dear 1L, If you want to succeed in legal writing this year, you’ll need…
Dear Legal Writer:
A sultry summer Sunday makes a tough day for legal writing. But it’s no…
Dear 1L,
Hi all! Check out this podcast I was on. Thank you so much to Robert & Lindsey for…