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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
They Call It a “2L Slump” for a Reason
Dear 2L, They really didn’t give you much of a break this summer, did…
First 1-Star Review
So I got my first 1-star review on Amazon yesterday. I knew it would…
Crisis Brewing in the Legal World
I see a crisis brewing in the legal world: The JDs coming from law…
It’s a Mistake to Overextend Yourself
Dear 2L, It’s a mistake to overextend yourself with too many extracurriculars this year….
Look Left; Look Right
Dear 1L, I hate the saying, “Look left; look right;3 years from now, only…
Legal Writing Has Changed Since the 1990s
🔹 Old, obsolete way: -Use complex words non-lawyers won’t know.-Use no charts, timelines, or…
I’ve Never Understood Red Ink
I’ve never understood why partners use red ink when marking up junior lawyers’ drafts….
The 1LS Who Do Best Have 3 Non-negotiables
Dear 1L, You will do better this year if you decide how the important…
Before You Write “However”
Dear Legal Writer, Before you write “However,” at the start of a sentence, consider…
Differences Between College Writing and Legal Writing
Dear 1L, If you want to do well in legal writing, have an open…
Five Top Podcasts for New 1Ls
Dear 1L, Hello! I hope your summer has been going well and that you’re…
Brief-Writing Ninja — LEGAL STYLE GUIDE
Get this free legal-writing guide! And wish Chris Schandevel happy birthday today! To celebrate,…
Building on Rented Land
I’ve made a lot of mistakes when building my brand. 1️⃣ Remember #Dear1L? Yeah,…
A Problem in Your Complaint
Dear Legal Writer, Here’s a problem I see in your complaint: You use the…
Wacky Ways of Writing
Dear 1L, Lawyers have some wacky ways of writing things. Learn these today so…
LinkedIn Writing
Writing on LinkedIn causes soul-crushing angst. Three years ago, I started a pinboard to…
Interviews With Lawyers
Dear 2L, As you approach interviews with lawyers, learn these common lawyer titles: IN-HOUSE…
Law Students Who Want to Network on LinkedIn
This is for law students who want to network on LinkedIn. It answers the…