On Bragging Effectively (In Résumés And Briefs)
Wise advice from in-house columnist Mark Herrmann that's relevant to both résumé writing and brief writing.
Benchslap Of The Day: Hot Stuff Gets A Sick Burn
A lesson in what NOT to do when filing a reply brief.
How Checkbox’s ‘Legal Front Door’ Can Transform Your Workflow
Leveraging agentic AI to triage, prioritize, and automate the law department inbox.
Abbrev’s For Idio’s (Or, 3 Tips For Effective Communication)
In-house columnist Mark Herrmann offers three lessons about communication.
Is The Bluebook About To Be Killed Off?
What kind of silver bullet could kill this venerable institution?
Proof That The Internet Did Not Destroy The Ability To Write
What is the secret to good writing?
On The Anniversary Of His Death: Why Lawyers Love David Foster Wallace
David Foster Wallace captured the vices and virtues of a certain type of reader, a certain type of writer, a certain type of mind.
What Biglaw Can Learn From Personal Injury Firms
How a former insurance agent built a Houston injury practice around systems, empathy, and disciplined advocacy.
What Is The Most Important Element Of Legal Analysis?
Did you agree with the survey or did you pick a different element?
Black’s Law Dictionary: An Interview with Bryan A. Garner
David Lat interviews Professor Bryan A. Garner about the newest edition of Black's Law Dictionary.
Expose Your Weakness — Now!
How readable is your writing? In-house columnist Mark Herrmann tells you how to find out.
Benchslap Of The Day: The D.C. Circuit Calls Out A Top Law School Professor
Which professor got publicly reprimanded, and why?
AI Is Reshaping Legal Practice—But Tools Aren’t The Real Differentiator.
Explore the mindset, cultural shifts, and training strategies that define the AI‑savvy lawyer, revealing why human judgment, standardized competence, and integrated learning—not technology alone—will shape the future of the profession.
On Legal Writing: Teaching The Rules, Or Teaching The Exceptions?
In-house columnist Mark Herrmann offers some thoughts on how to teach legal writing.
Why Are The Lawyers Pestering Us? Communicating About Law And Compliance
Write and speak comprehensibly as a lawyer, and more people will listen to your message.
Proof That Typos Are Racist
If you notice a lot of typographical errors, you might be racist.
A Benchslap Postscript: Mo’ Words, Mo’ Problems
These poor lawyers before the D.C. Circuit just can't catch a break.
Benchslap Of The Day: LMAO At D.C. Cir.
This is funny. You should read it.