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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
Law School Braggarts
Dear 1L, At the start of law school, there will be braggarts. They may…
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…