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The 2008 ABA Journal Blawg 100

These are the 100 best Web sites by lawyers, for lawyers, as chosen by the editors of the ABA Journal.

The voting period has ended.

Thank you to all who participated. The final results are listed below.

For a printable list of all 100 blogs, click here. Check out the mini profiles of Ann Althouse, Ernie Svenson and Jurist-Paper Chase. For our list of One-Hit Wonders, click here.

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430
votes

Temporary Attorney

Getting a mention by “helpme123” on Temporary Attorney isn’t likely to result in pats on the back at the office. Indeed, this blog seeks to blow the whistle on “nasty sweatshops, swindling law schools and opportunistic staffing agencies,” especially if the victims are contract attorneys.
144
votes

The Clerkship Notification Blog (2009-10)

There’s nothing fancy in terms of layout or design, but hordes still flock here when it comes time to apply for coveted judicial clerkships. This is the spot for information about when specific judges start making offers and which judges have wrapped up hiring for the term.
109
votes

Counsel to Counsel

By day, Suzanne Dupree Howe of Houston and Stephen Seckler of Boston are in the recruiting business. And, in some other part of their day, they are Counsel to Counsel—bloggers focused on career advice, commentary and tips for associates, partners and in-house lawyers.
108
votes

Hiring Partner’s Office

If you’re looking to cut through the gossipy nonsense of most anonymous blogs for some real advice, look no further. The author—the anonymous “Hiring Partner” at an Am Law 200 firm—directs posts to millennials about the questions and issues they have trying to land law firm jobs.
85
votes

InhouseBlog

Law firm associate Geoffrey G. Gussis of Morristown, N.J., apparently misses the in-house world so much that he devotes an entire blog to helping former peers find the job opportunities and news most relevant to them.
71
votes

Build a Solo Practice

Susan Cartier Liebel, a former practitioner in Fairfield, Conn., now in the consulting business, takes pride in giving newly minted lawyers the skills and confidence to hang their shingles and do as her blog’s name directs. Liebel’s opinions are augmented by a robust community of solo advocates and converts, some of whom guest-blog about their own paths.
63
votes

Law21

Believing that the business of law is on the brink of massive change, Law21 stakes out a front-row seat as a new practice—fueled by collaboration, innovation and client service—takes the stage. Passing out the popcorn is Jordan Furlong, a lawyer and editor of the Canadian Bar Association’s National magazine.
62
votes

Adam Smith, Esq.

Running enthusiast Bruce MacEwen goes the distance with this blog to offer posts, commentary and analysis about law firm strategy and profitability. In March, MacEwen of New York City allied his popular blog with heavy hitters Altman Weil in Philadelphia and Jomati Consultants in London.
62
votes

What About Clients?

After years of trying cases, Dan Hull, a partner at Hull McGuire in San Diego, discovered two truths: Client service at law firms is “inattentive and erratic,” and even when firms are on the right track, there’s room for improvement. This blog focuses on how, when and where lawyers can improve.
60
votes

MyShingle.com

As an advocate for lawyers to make the leap to solo or small-firm practice, Carolyn Elefant (see Legal Blog Watch listing) posts frequently about what it takes to do so. We also like that her book this year, Solo by Choice: How to Be the Lawyer You Always Wanted to Be, is available for free as an e-book.
37
votes

Gerry Spence’s Blog

How could we not include this newbie blogger in our favorites list? Here’s a rare chance to get direct mentoring from a lawyer legend. Spence is ready to share his secrets to trial success, his tips on how to survive surly judges, and his ruminations about growing old.
36
votes

Larry Bodine LawMarketing Blog

Law firm marketing consultant (and onetime ABA Journal editor and publisher) Bodine posts early and often about ways law firms can get and retain clients. Bodine’s blog spotlights what’s in the news, sometimes training a critical eye on law firm marketing successes and failures.
33
votes

The [Non]billable Hour

If there’s a new twist on billing strategies, law practice marketing or client development, Matthew Homann is likely to pick up the topic. Homann doesn’t update daily, but if you check back from time to time you’ll find something worth the wait.
27
votes

TheCorporateCounsel.net Blog

If you’re in the market for nitty-gritty info about corporate and securities law, this blog has an analysis, an opinion or a webinar on the topic. The authors—Broc Romanek of Arlington, Va., and Dave Lynn of Fallston, Md.—are editors of the site TheCorporateCounsel.net.
25
votes

JDSnub Blog

As the name implies, this blog is aimed at appealing to disenchanted J.D.s. Posts track lawyers transitioning into professions they think might better suit their fancy. Blogger Taisha L. Rucker spent 13 years “lawyering” before opting out.