For Legal Research, Brief Analysis Is The New Vogue
Just in the last 10 days, two major legal research companies have launched brief-analysis tools.
The Jerk Store
Litigators too often take an overly cautious approach and are afraid of making decisions. Don't fall into this trap.
Learning After Law School
Once you’ve got your law degree, how do you keep your professional skills up to date? Share your perspective in this brief survey, and you may be eligible to win a $250 gift card.
To Win, In Your Writing Assume Your Audience Will Give You Next To No Time or Attention
We spend more time on our writings than our audiences ever will.
Discipline Yourself In Writing: No Adverbs In Persuasive Writing
You’re not writing a novel or a short story. You’re writing a legal paper. Make it focused.
Think Like A Pilgrim: Striking The Right Balance Of Legalese In Client Communications
Take a lesson from the Pilgrims and the spirit of Thanksgiving for better client communications all year long.
Keep In Mind The ‘Ignorant Reader’ To Produce The Best Persuasive Writing
Even the best, most hardworking judges will be able to devote only a small amount of time to your briefs and letters.
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.
An Effort To Make Verbose Lawyers A Little Less Verbose
A new rule of federal appellate procedure takes effect on December 1.
The 5 Edits I Make Most Frequently
In-house columnist Mark Herrmann identifies the lingering problems he still encounters even in generally solid briefs.
The 5 Edits I Make Most Frequently
In-house columnist Mark Herrmann identifies the lingering problems he still encounters even in generally solid briefs.
Benchslap Of The Day: Don’t You Dare Put Citations In The Footnotes
Where do YOU come down on this hot topic in legal writing?
Filevine’s New Legal AI Platform LOIS Turns AI Into A True Legal Coworker
Legal work isn’t slowing down, and the firms that win won’t be the ones working harder — they’ll be the ones working smarter.
Is The ‘Kozinski Solution’ To The Problem Of Overlong Briefs Gaining Traction?
Could this become a trend in the federal appellate courts?
3.125 (Three Point One Two Five) Reasons To Approximate
When does precision matter? Insights from columnist Mark Herrmann.
Judge Kozinski Won’t Read Your ‘Fat’ Or ‘Chubby’ Brief
Protip: when in the Ninth Circuit, avoid filing an overlength brief at all costs.
Bryan Garner’s 3 Neglected Keys To Effective Advocacy
The noted legal writing expert offers insights for litigators who have already mastered the basics.
How To Be A Better Writer And Other Easy Word Tips
Helpful hints from technology columnist Jeff Bennion on how to better use Microsoft Word.