Women in the Law

Discusses the legal aspects to parenting in general, and to child safety issues such as bullying and bike helmet laws. Posts a weekly "Motherly Advice" quote.

"Serving women in law school and the legal profession, Ms. JD is an online community that provides a forum for dialogue and networking among women lawyers and aspiring lawyers." The blawg features issues relating to the numbers of women who opt out of the legal profession and the poor representation of women in the courts and legal community. The site also addresses the role of gender in legal careers.

"Adventures of a lesbian attorney superhero."

"Musings about the law and stuff."

"Provides resources, inspiration and amusement to women and men who have an interest in developing and supporting leading lawyer ladies. The site includes links to reviewed sites, helpful resources and commentary." The blogger also notes "that the most common Google search that brings readers to this site involve some variation of 'what should a female lawyer wear to work?' " and she posts on that topic as well.

Most posts are about motherhood, but the blogger also writes about balancing her billable hours with her son's needs.

The author writes about her experiences as a new criminal defense lawyer.

"The adventures of a single mom trying to maintain a life balance while attending law school part-time and working full-time."

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 author draws on her own experiences and interviews with experts to give law students concrete suggestions on how they can handle their present course loads and plan for their futures.

Journal about the blogger's life and fledgling legal job. "How much of the blog is based in fact and how much of it is based in fiction is a finding of fact that you, the reader, must determine."

Posts deal with leadership initiatives, career counseling, business development, coaching, discrimination and gender initiatives.

"Blog began with preparing to take the LSAT and continues with beginning law school full time, fall 2011."

The Women's Rights Employment Law Blog covers women's and transgender rights, with links to news items and posts of reader comments.

"I have this crazy idea that lawyers can be interested in things that aren’t strictly law-related, and that those interests can make them better lawyers." The author has a background in creative writing and discusses history, poetry and literature as well as civil litigation in her home state.

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