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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
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…
Final-Week Bar-Exam Tips
This post is for those taking the bar exam next week. I’ve been in…
Thank you ROSS GUBERMAN
It’s not every day you get someone as renowned as ROSS GUBERMAN to feature…
Wordy Ways to Say “When”
Dear Legal Writer: Before you give that partner the draft you’ve been slaving over,…
How to Use “This” & “That” in Legal Writing
Dear Legal Writer, Back when I was drafting briefs all the time, I often…