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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, 1L legal writing was the one course I did NOT fear….
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💌 Dear 1L, Don’t worry about cold calls. I get it. I was worried,…
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Dear 1L, Today I write to wish a heartfelt, good luck to all those…
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💌 Dear 1L, My goal is to help new law students get started on…
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Dear 1L, In case you’ve been away, here’s a recap on advice to help…
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Dear 1L: OCI Writing Samples: 3 Steps to increase the odds yours is well-received by law firms.
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Dear 1L – Advice on OCI Writing Samples
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Dear 1L, The first interview question you’ll likely be asked is “Tell me about…
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Dear 1L, Here’s a simple step to make your sentences read more smoothly. Add…
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Dear 1L, I’m reviewing dozens of writing samples in advance of law-firm OCI (On…
Dear 1L: Comprise vs. Compose
Dear 1L, You are misusing the words “comprise” and “compose.” I concede: I, too,…
Dear 1L: Don’t Let Early Results Define You
Dear 1L, Waiting for results is the worst—especially at this stage of your law…
Dear 1L: OCI Interview Tips
Dear 1L, I’ve compiled advice and anecdotes from last year’s 2Ls on how to…
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Dear 1L: Roe v Wade
Dear 1L, Today, I weep. I almost want to open the phone lines right…
Dear 1L: When to capitalize “court”
Dear 1L, I’m keeping a list of recurring mistakes in law-student writing samples. This…
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Dear 1L, This is a good reminder for all of us: When working on…