Five Hacks to Cut Words from Briefs
Use these 5 hacks to make your brief fit the page limit—without cutting substance….
Summer Intern
It started with a cold DM on LinkedIn. And that DM started unremarkably:It was…
TICTAC Comma Rule
What’s the most important comma for clear legal writing? It’s beyond dispute. Follow this…
VOCABULARY: In-house Counsel, Outside Counsel, FractionalGeneral Counsel & More
Learn this lawyer lingo: IN-HOUSE COUNSEL: This term refers to lawyers whose employer is…
3 Resume Fixes for Every Law Student (and Lawyer)
I must have seen more than 100 law-student resumes over the past year. Often…
How to Shorten & Personalize Your LinkedIn Address
Dear Rising 2L, 👉 You know LinkedIn is the first place any prospective employer…
“Thus, . . .” and “Therefore, . . .” are Getting Tired: Try these Alternatives
Dear Legal Writer, As a junior legal writer, you likely tend to use “Therefore”…
How to Shorten & Personalize Your LinkedIn Address to Use in YourResume
This post is for all in my network. It explains how to shorten and…
Don’t Let This Hidden Weakness Ruin Your Job Interview
Dear Rising 2L, I have a tendency to do something bad that caused me…
“As” is a Risky Way to Start a Sentence
Dear Legal Writer, Lindsey Lawton and I partner today to bring you this tip on a…
Personal Branding/LinkedIn
I lost ~400 followers overnight. Luckily, I know why, and it’s nothing “bad” I’ve…