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Blawg – Law blog content getting better by the day : Depth of content may exceeed ALM

Bill Gratsch of Blawg.org, a directory of blawgs – law blogs, posts that the depth of blawg content published is getting better by the day.

Something that is becoming increasing clear: the sheer depth and breadth of the blawgosphere continues to get deeper and wider. And, this growth is resulting in increasing quality in the discussions bouncing around the 'sphere……Unlike too many articles these days, wherein the coverage seems to be a retread of a wire report on the subject, the blawgosphere's diversity allowed me to read the views of legal consultants, law students, recruiters, professors, large law firm attorneys, small law firm attorneys, etc.. All offering their own commentary about the recent salary increases, pro and con.

Bill raises an excellent point. It's very possible, if not probable, that the depth of law content being published on law blogs is greater than that being published by the largest legal media company, American Lawyer Media (ALM). Sure, ALM publishes The National Law Journal, numerous state law journals, and newsletters, but for law from practicing lawyers, law blogs have it all over ALM's content.

This is not to slight the value of ALM. But it's amazing to think that the aggregate power of personal publishing platforms run by lawyers has in only a couple years equaled a major publisher that's been around for decades. Imagine the force when the majority of lawyers publish a blog. The day is coming.

  • Eriq

    Interesting point, but (1) Apples to oranges. It's like being in 1950, and commenting there are more words now spoken on television than on radio. Perhaps true, but sometimes you want to watch and sometimes you want to listen, sometimes you feel like a sweet orange and sometimes you want to feed upon a bitter apple. (2) Illusory fences. ALM is part of the blawging world, with a hand in publishing 18 leading blawgs (check out law.com for details). (3) I find it difficult to believe there will ever come a day when the majority of lawyers have a blog. Most lawyers I speak to zealously guard their secrets, are somewhat technologically stunted, and would rather be caught in bed with their client's spouse than publish a blog. And finally, (4) Depth of content isn't very exciting. Sure, there are a lot of lawyers out there, just like there's a ton of purple pills on Google. But how much of what is said is truly revelatory? Don’t get me wrong—I love blawgs, and they often lead me to interesting places. But most lawyers I know are good at being lawyers and lousy at being mapmakers. –Eriq G., ALM reporter

  • http://www.christopherkingesq.com Christopher King

    Please tell me I am wrong about this:
    http://christopher-king.blogspot.com/2006/03/elitism-in-cyberspace-can-brother-join.html
    I have been trying to join the blawg ring for a month now.
    Peace.