Law Students : Your First Advocacy Is Not in Court. It’s in Writing Skills.
As law students, we spend years learning what to say – the law, the cases, the arguments. But long before you argue your first case or negotiate your first deal, you are being judged on how you write.
Your emails and messages are your first briefs, your first submissions, and often your first impression.
During your formative years, you will repeatedly need to write:
- Internship application emails
- Job placement / application emails
- Follow-ups after interviews or meetings
- Cold emails seeking guidance from senior lawyers
- LinkedIn introduction messages
- Replies acknowledging advice or feedback
- Thank-you emails after internships or referrals
Each one quietly signals your clarity, courtesy, and seriousness.
10 Common Email Mistakes Law Students Make
- No subject line (or meaningless ones like “Internship”)
- Over-casual or over-formal openings
- Long life stories and unnecessary explanations
- WhatsApp language (“pls”, “thx”, emojis)
- Spelling and grammar errors due to poor proofreading
- Copy-paste generic messages
- No clear ask or purpose
- Asking for too much in the first email
- Aggressive or impatient follow-ups
- Not sending a thank-you email at all
Most non-responses are caused by these, not your CV.
3 Simple DOs to Get It Right
- Be clear, concise, and respectful
- Proofread before you press “Send”
- Write like a professional, not a peer
A Word on English & Confidence
I know English is a challenge for many students – especially law students from Non English Medium. There is no embarrassment in this. Please enroll for a short English Language course. It’s not a weakness – it is a career investment.
Before the legal world hears you, it reads you. Your written words will open doors – or quietly close them. Choose them wisely.
PS: please share for benefits of other Students. If you wish to join my Mentorship WhatsApp Group see the link in Comment below.