Attorney and legal-writing expert Ryan McCarl of Rushing McCarl LLP appeared on the Lawyers in the Making podcast to discuss his book Elegant Legal Writing, his views on self-education, his advice for law students, and many other topics. You can listen to the interview on Spotify or YouTube (the YouTube link is embedded below).
The Lawyers in the Making Podcast, produced by Nate Crespo, features wide-ranging interviews with law students, attorneys, and legal-tech entrepreneurs about their backgrounds and careers.
Here are some of the topics covered:
Ryan’s book, Elegant Legal Writing.
Ryan’s thoughts about adopting a growth mindset, lifelong learning, self-education, and why he sees practicing law as a privilege.
Ryan’s reading recommendations for books and blogs.
Ryan’s unique journey to law school, what he learned from teaching high school and founding the educational technology startup WordBrewery, and his experience as a law student, judicial clerk, and big-firm associate.
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Ryan McCarl, the author of Elegant Legal Writing (Univ. Cal. Press 2024), is a founding partner of business litigation firm Rushing McCarl LLP. For more writing tips, subscribe to the Elegant Legal Writing newsletter and follow Ryan on LinkedIn. McCarl’s book is now available on Amazon and Audible.
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