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Dear 1L: On Starting a Sentence with “However,”
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…
Recent Posts
Being an Associate at a Big Law Firm Is Hard
-You feel like you have to be perfect.-You get scared to let your guard…
A Powerful Cure to Writer’s Block
Dear Legal Writer, We all get writer’s block. Try this powerful cure—It helps Warren…
State of Reeling With Fall Grades Coming In
Dear 1L, Hi. I hope you are ok. Everyone seems to be in some…
Don’t Develop a Demi-Moore-Adverb Problem
“What on earth is that?” you ask. Well, I’m going to tell you! 👉…
A Bit About Who’s Been Writing to You
I have enjoyed writing to you here on LinkedIn over these past 3+ years…
There Are 2 Kinds of Mentors in the Legal World
-those who get assigned to you; and-those who notice & find you. 🔹 The…
If You Want Sexy Work, Get Great at Grunt Work
I’m starting tips for law students who’ll be in their first “lawyer” jobs at…
Who gives a F*CK about the Oxford Comma?
Perhaps you know the Vampire Weekend song? Well, here’s why you should give a…
Test Your Learning With This Year-End Quiz—
Dear Legal Writer, Test your learning with this Year-End QUIZ— I am feeling a…
Signed Copy of My ‘Dear 1L’ Book Free Offer
Three days ago, I announced a FREE offer. The results were unexpected—both good and…
Want to Write More Persuasive Briefs?
Dear Legal Writer, Want to write more persuasive briefs? Use fewer “to be” verbs….
900 Copies of My ‘Dear 1L’ 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 hadn’t been for some very…
Why Don’t Law Firms Give New Associates a Self-Editing Checklist?
I’ve never understood why law firms don’t give new associates a self-editing checklist. It…
There’s a Right Way and a Wrong Way to Approach a Law-School Essay Exam
There’s a right way and a wrong way to approach a law-school essay exam….
“Dopamine Decorating”: 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 school— —on an empty…