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Short essays on the craft of law school — briefing, outlining, and the honest use of AI in study.

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Jul 4, 2026
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Five pitfalls in case briefing (and how to spot them in your own work)
The same five mistakes come up in almost every 1L brief. Learn to spot them in your writing before your professor does.
7 min