Amanda’s Blog
My letters are often described as a light in the storm. I share the unwritten rules that no law professor will ever tell you. I aspire to simplify and improve the quality of your law school journey and to promote your greatest possible success there. A significant portion of my letters is also meant for all lawyers and law students. I write a lot about legal writing (my greatest passion). Thank you for reading!
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Categories: Dear 1L, Dear 2L, Legal Writing, Spotlight
Dear 1L: on “However, …”
Dear 1L: On Starting a Sentence with “However,”
Dear 1L: MSJ Primer
Dear 1L: IRAC Outline – Standing
Dear 1L: Interview Tips
Recent Posts
IL TIP TODAY: Seven Steps to Start an IRAC Essay
1L Tip Today: What is IRAC?
Think of the “A” in IRAC as a noisy conversation between two people arguing.
1L Tip Today: 3 Tips for Objective Memos
Focus on the Facts!
1L Tip Today: Memo Writing
Try speaking the explanation aloud and recording yourself. Transcribe.
Dear 1L
1L Tip Today: Memo Research
How do you know when you’ve completed “exhaustive” research?
IL Tip Today: What to do when hard work doesn’t work.
An alternate approach to studying.
Dear 1L: I scored a 35/100 on my Contracts Midterm
I got a 35/100 on my Contracts midterm, but an A in the course.
1L Tip Today: Outlining
“Outlining” just means . . .