LibGuides: Non-Traditional Law Study &amp; News Resources: Blogs

Introduction

Law blogs (sometimes referred to as "blawgs") can help with research, keeping current on the law, and job hunting. The ABA maintains a directory to law blogs that you can browse here. The blogs below are just a small selection of what is available on the Internet:

Above the Law
Perhaps the most well-known law blog, Above the Law takes a behind-the-scenes look at the world of law. The site provides news and insights about the profession’s most colorful personalities and powerful institutions, as well as original commentary on breaking legal developments.
The Careerist (Law.com)
Election Law Blog
Closely covers the law of politics, including election law, campaign finance, legislation, voting rights, initiatives, redistricting, and U.S. Supreme Court nominations. Tracks election administration mishaps, financing issues and election snafus.
In-House Blog
Posts in-house counsel jobs and news related to in-house counsel.
Law School Academic Support Blog
A blog that covers preparing for the bar and law school courses.
Law School Toolbox Blog
A blog to help demystify the law school and early legal career experience.
Ms. JD
Serving as a unique nexus between the profession and the pipeline of diverse attorneys, Ms. JD’s online community provides a forum for dialogue and networking among women lawyers and law students. Ms. JD celebrates women’s achievements, addresses remaining challenges, and facilitates continued progress by bringing legal practitioners and law students together to share in an ongoing conversation about gender issues in law school and the profession.
SCOTUSBlog
A law blog written by lawyers, professors, and students about cases at the Supreme Court.