Mediation Clauses in Family Law Agreements

TLDR: A mediation clause is a section in a family law agreement that requires couples to try mediation before heading to court over a dispute. It saves money, keeps things private, and often gets people to a resolution faster than litigation ever could. What a Mediation Clause Actually Does When two people sign a family […]

Common Legal Research Mistakes to Avoid

TLDR: Most bad legal research isn’t caused by lack of effort, it’s caused by shortcuts that feel efficient in the moment but end up costing hours later. Skipping the statute, trusting one case too much, and stopping the search too early are the three that show up most often, even among experienced associates. Starting With […]

Common Legal Research Mistakes to Avoid

TLDR: Most bad legal research isn’t caused by lack of effort, it’s caused by shortcuts that feel efficient in the moment but end up costing hours later. Skipping the statute, trusting one case too much, and stopping the search too early are the three that show up most often, even among experienced associates. Starting With […]

Common Mistakes Law Students Make Writing Legal Memos

TLDR: Most first year memo problems come down to burying the answer, misreading the assignment, or treating IRAC as a rigid template instead of a thinking tool. Professors and supervising attorneys can spot a rushed memo in the first paragraph. Fixing the structure and the habits behind it matters more than fixing the prose. Starting […]