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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 Legal Writer:
Put a period or comma INSIDE the ending quotation marks, regardless of whether that…
Dear 1L,
Many of you have midterms coming up. Here’s a primer + 9 reminders for…
Dear 1L,
Here’s a writing tip for content creators, as well as legal writers. I’ve noticed…
Dear 1L,
I bet you never thought law school would mean new worries over where you…
Dear Legal Writer,
When you still have too many pages and can’t find more fluff to cut,…
Dear1L,
I built a business, a brand, and a new professional life—all through LinkedIn. Here’s…
Dear1L,
“I love the sense of community your posts create on LinkedIn.”👆 THIS is what…
Dear 1L, “Have you started your ‘Outline’ yet?”
Some gunner with a briefcase asked me that during my very first week. I…
Dear 1L,
Hot off the presses! I can’t wait to dive in. What’s on your reading…
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…