Recent Articles from Michael Goodwin
“A Superb Lawyer”
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court shares his advice on lawyering
Selecting issues for appeal
Can you explain how the trial court's alleged error could have affected the result? If you can't, don't bother appealing on that issue.
The Proportionality Principle
New discovery and complex case management rules started July 1. What do they mean?
The (Super)Power of Law
How lawyers are a lot like comic book enthusiasts
Law school exams loom: 5 tips for success
"Never leave early" and other sage law school exam advice.
Making the most of a law school practicum
Participating in a law school practicum program (also called an internship or an externship) is one of the best ways to get legal experience before graduating. And in a tight employment market, it may be the only way.
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.
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."
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?
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.
The NBA Playoffs, the Bar Exam, and You
The bar exam and the playoffs have a few common keys to success.
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