2023 | Dear 1L | Legal Writing
Dear 1L,
I bet you never thought law school would mean new worries over where you…
Dear Legal Writer,
When you still have too many pages and can’t find more fluff to cut,…
“Need Not”
Dear Legal Writer, Next time you’re trying to cut words or add some punch,…
Ways to save yourself time in Legal Writing
Dear 1L, Here’s a legal-writing tip that will save you time this fall. 1️⃣…
8 Questions to ask before any Legal Writing Project
Dear Legal Writer: As a junior associate, you’ll be asked to complete a lot…
Law Schools—But Not All Lawyers—Get Legal Analysis Right
Lawyers on LinkedIn attack law schools for not teaching students the practical skills necessary…
3 Key Differences Between College Writing & Legal Writing
Dear 1L, Beware these 3 key differences btw college writing & legal writing. 1️⃣…
Differences btw college writing & legal writing
Dear 1L, If you want to succeed in legal writing this year, you’ll need…
Dear Legal Writer:
A sultry summer Sunday makes a tough day for legal writing. But it’s no…
Gary Provost Poem on Varying Sentence Length
I received a comment on my recent “5 Hacks” post from someone I don’t…
Five Hacks to Cut Words from Briefs
Use these 5 hacks to make your brief fit the page limit—without cutting substance….
TICTAC Comma Rule
What’s the most important comma for clear legal writing? It’s beyond dispute. Follow this…