I have been asked to provide a writing sample to a prospective employer. I've always been told that I need to ask for permission to provide a writing sample, but doing so would very clearly tell my current employer that I'm looking. How do I get around this? Any suggestions?

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If it’s publicly filed it’s fair game. So submit a motion that was filed. That’s what I do

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That's a fair point. I didn't consider that!

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Pleadings that have been filed with the court? (Public record). Can you send a redacted version? Do you have anything you can send that’s not necessarily file-specific ie. research memos?

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Pleadings are a great idea! I did not consider this. My firm primarily does insurance defense, so we don't really have opportunities to do research memos since clients won't pay for them.

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I recently did this - sent pleadings that were public record anyway and in an abundance of caution changed names before sending to “plaintiff” and “defendant.”

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Send pleadings/motions filed with redacted information

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