JDs Rising

Nothing to LOL about: In writing as in life, style matters

A lawyer is always writing as a lawyer, whether in a filing with the court or in an email to a colleague. The speed of electronic communication makes it tempting to forgo the conventions of good writing, but it's a risk with little reward.

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Reading like a lawyer

Reading cases is a skill that gets better with practice, and it is a big step in the direction of "thinking like a lawyer."

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Getting started: choosing a law journal topic

Investing a lot of time into article selection will pay off tenfold during the research and writing process. So where to get started?

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A Laughing Matter

It is hard enough to find the right joke for a particular occasion. It is almost impossible to find one that is appropriate for a courtroom.

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Doing More With Less: Increase your effectiveness with brevity

Brevity is the pinnacle of good writing, which means it takes a lot more time and effort than slapping together endless pages of marginally sensible garbage.

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Baddest of the Bad

Writing a bad brief can cost you. Hint: Avoid the Mike Tyson quotes

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Rhyme and Reason

Advice to a young lawyer in verse

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Advice on getting published

Publishing a law journal article while you are still in law school.

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A brief comment on brevity

Brevity is one of the cornerstones of good writing (including good legal writing, although not every lawyer takes heed).

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Lost no more? Striking out on my own…

One blogger decides to pursue her passion during the arduous job search: http://skerrettlegal.com/

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