Minnesota Lawyer

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court shares his advice on lawyering

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.

New discovery and complex case management rules started July 1. What do they mean?

When does final judgment mean final?

How lawyers are a lot like comic book enthusiasts

"Never leave early" and other sage law school exam advice.

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.

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

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