The Perils of Spellcheck: Tricky Typos to Avoid
Don’t be that person who writes about the “statue of frauds” or “waving a privilege.” Instead, be the person who catches the tricky typos that spellcheck misses.
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Legal Writing Skills: Nix the Legalese!
Nix the legalese! It’s stale, stuffy, and a huge turnoff for judges. Change “thereafter” to “later,” “instant case” to “here,” “inasmuch as” to “since,” and so on.
Why Do People Fail the Bar Exam?
Why Do People Fail the Bar Exam? Here are the top reasons people fail the bar exam. From study habits to study time, let’s explore why
Evidence Quick Tip: The Attorney-Client Privilege
As a future attorney, you need to be ready for clients, so attorney-client privilege is especially important to know! Here are some tips!
I Failed the Bar Exam. Where Do I Go From Here?
Failing the bar is disappointing but in the grand scheme, it’s just a bump in the road. Here are four tips to help you rebound, refocus, and move forward.
Commonly Confused Words: The “Bear” Necessities
English is a confusing language. Words that are pronounced similarly have entirely different meaning. Here is a list of words commonly confused by law students.
Legal Writing Skills: Enough with the Fluff
One of the best ways to improve your writing is to be concise. Make your legal writing easier to read, give it more impact, and improve its persuasiveness.
Legal Writing Skills: Liberate Buried Verbs!
Learn why verbs are the key to powerful legal writing. Use UWorld’s MBE QBank to help you with this tip. Start your free trial today!
Collateral estoppel vs res judicata
collateral estoppel vs res judicata are often confused. Read this article to know the key distinction between them
Contracts Quick Tip: Remedies When There Is No Contract
Learn the differences between promissory estoppel and quasi-contract. Use our contracts quick tip to help determine remedies when there is no contract.