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Call for Submissions: Lawyerist’s 4th Annual Short-Fiction Contest

Entries must be submitted no later than midnight on August 1st, 2017.

Innovative Lawyers: TBD Law Applications Are Open!

If you are serious about preparing your practice for the next ten years, you should apply for an invitation to TBD Law on August 27th!

The Best Law Firm Websites, 2017 Edition

For eight years, we have been finding the best examples of law firm website design from numerous nominations. Our selection criteria include best practices for website design, basic search engine optimization, and website security. See the best law firm websites!

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Know Your Weaknesses

We look at how to evaluate your own weaknesses, and how the knowledge of those weaknesses can help you turn them into strengths.

By Josh Camson on July 20th, 2017

Law Practice Management Software Feature Comparison Chart

Download a feature comparison chart of the law practice management software on our resource pages.

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Podcast #129: The Business of Public Access to Law, with Tim Stanley

In this episode, we discuss the business of public access to law with one of its pioneers, Tim Stanley, and wonder why it's taking so long for courts and legislatures to get on board. Plus, a little karma.

July 19th, 2017

Break Yourself: How to Vacation as a Solo Attorney

Sometimes, going on vacation can seem out of reach for a solo attorney. Here are some tips on how to arrange your life and your practice so you can get out of town.

By Jared Correia on July 18th, 2017