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• associate attrition statistic-to-be …

  "This blog contains the observations, tribulations, and [occasional] triumphs of an anonymous junior associate who doesn't quite fit in ... and looks forward to the day when the law school loans are paid off and the freedom to do anything with a law degree becomes reality."
  

• Associate’s Mind

  Posts cover the recession's effect on new lawyers, personal development for young lawyers, social media and other generalized law topics.

• Bitter Lawyer

  Columns include "Unethical & Amoral," "Advice from an Ex-Bitter: Questionable Advice from a Formerly-Bitter BigLaw attorney," and "Law Firm 10: Barbie Does BigLaw." Also featured is the Web series The Bottom Rung.

• BL1Y

  This anonymous blog tracks the "life and adventures of a defunct big law associate." Posts focus mainly on problems faced by law students and junior associates, in hopes that these folks will be discouraged "from ruining their lives, but also offering some solutions along the way."

• But I Do Have a Law Degree

  "A BigLaw lawyer turned stay-at-home mom chronicles life after law firms and reflects on the craziness of it all."

• Cotterman on Compensation

  This blawg discusses all levels of law firm lawyer compensation, from associates to service partners, to rainmakers, to lawyer-managers, and senior lawyers who are phasing down in preparation for retirement. It comments on external market forces as well as the complex internal issues of system design, productivity, and motivation. It draws on Altman Weil’s extensive survey databases as a source of compensation trends and benchmarks.
  

• Kowalski & Associates Blog

  "Tracking and commenting on trends in the legal profession."

• LawPeopleBlog

  "Better law practice through better people management." Topics include LPOs, the recession, partner compensation and diversity.

• LegalJob

  "LegalJob is intended to provide practical advice for current law school students and law firm associates. LegalJob will focus on guidance for maximizing performance while in law school, securing the dream (or any) law firm job, excelling as an associate, and moving on the fast track to making partner. LegalJob will feature guest posts from successful practitioners at small, medium and large firms, attorneys who have started their own firms, and professors at the nation's top law schools."

• Legally Brunette

  "I write a lot about my beer-drinkin', poker-playin' mom "Philly" and my news-anchoring stepdad, "Ron Burgundy." They practically raised me. I also write about the rest of my family and friends, but I seldom use their real names, so no one gets incarcerated. I like making people laugh, but more importantly, I like people who make ME laugh. I blog because I care."

• Never Been Lived Before

  "Adventures of a lesbian attorney superhero."

• Solicitr

  "Looking at life through legal lenses, Solicitr presents a dash of news with a dose of views, gossip and entertainment. Flick through for a bit of light relief or take the opportunity to have your say; your opinions, insights and stories are welcome."
  

• The Careerist

  The blog has a stated goal of being a "career sherpa" for its readers. Some posts give advice to those who seek success in BigLaw or at least news about BigLaw hiring trends; other posts focus on women in the law and work-life balance issues.

• The Hildebrandt Blog

  "As consultants to the legal industry (both law firms and law departments), we are constantly thinking, speaking, and writing about how the legal profession is changing and what the future might hold. We've started this blog as a more informal way to share our thoughts, impressions, and predictions with interested readers."

• Tips for Young Lawyers

  "Tips for Young Lawyers offers tips, thoughts and ideas to help young and experienced lawyers alike with issues that confront their daily practice." Headlines include "The Power of Sound Bites," "10 Things to Keep in Your Briefcase," "The Firm Is Just Not that into You" and "Be Your Own CEO."

• Young Lawyers Blog

  "Features posts on the trials and tribulations of the young lawyer as well as posts that would be beneficial and interesting to law students. Readers will find a variety of posts on legal news, practice-specific issues, technology pitfalls, metadata, e-discovery, women’s issues, diversity issues, business development tips, and recruiting advice."
  

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