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Blawg Directory: Careers

The Mommy Esquire
"One working mom's guide to crazy."
Marketing Strategy and the Law
Posts cover using social media for business-generation purposes, law practice management issues and the author's takes on work/life balance.
Lawyer Satisfaction Blog
"Provides insight on professional development and career planning for lawyers."
Mommy Madness
"Life and times of a working mother."
disputed terms
"Blog chronicles steps toward law school taken by a nontraditional student. Thoughts on application process, 0L preparation, work/life balance, making a career change. Will soon tackle life as a law student, job hunting, legal issues and any other odds and ends I have time to put in pixels."
Tranny Head Rawks ... and Is Hawter Than You
Posts about about life as a mom and a now-law school graduate who hopes to get a job in international law.
toiletlaw
Urban Dictionary defines "toilet law" as "shanty law firms where the yearly salary is less than the yearly bonus enjoyed by BigLaw associates. Often not offering health insurance or meaningful experience, toilet law firms have high turnover and low morale."
JD Journal
"Nothing but the truth." Updated throughout the day with legal news and law firm news stories, it is "dedicated to in-depth analysis of current trends in the legal community, profiles of fascinating professionals, academic issues and lifestyle discussions for law school students, and a few out-of-the-ordinary goings-on in the world."
California Bar Exam Repeater Blog
"The life and times of a California Bar Examination repeater. I am taking the exam until they finally give me my license. Persist I may, persist I might, have my license come that November night."
The Creative Lawyer
Practical ideas about creating a fulfilling life and career.
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."
The Nutmeg Lawyer
A blawg discussing the trials and tribulations of law practice, including practice advice, marketing tips, and legal news.
Summary Judgment
"I pass judgment on the inaptly named 'New York State Unified Court System' and other irritating things."
The Lawyers of St. George
Three lawyers from the St. George office of Jones Waldo blog about life and law in Southern Utah.
Law Business Revolution Blog
Blog posts are written with an eye toward changing the way lawyers think about attracting, engaging, serving and retaining clients.
MamaLaw
The blog focuses posts on the lives of three moms and wives who are also lawyers. The trio have seven kids between them, which creates countless opportunities for the sharing of "funny stories, touching moments, reasons to rant and the occasional kernel of parenting wisdom."
LSAT Blog: Ace the LSAT
Specific tips related to the logic questions found on the LSAT and best practices as far as studying for the LSAT.
The Legal Watercooler
"A place where we can grab a cup of coffee and share in a little bit of industry chat. Whether you're an in-house legal professional, lawyer or service provider, we can all use a breather in the day to catch up around the watercooler."
The Practice Makes Perfect Blog
"Your source for law office management and technology best practices, as well as breaking news on consumer bankruptcy issues."
Career & Professional Development Blog
Posts discuss how to secure legal employment and manage one's legal career. Other lawyers' foibles in these areas are highlighted.