ABA JOURNAL EDITORIAL CALENDAR
*Articles topics, channels, and dates subject to change. Also, please note that online web-first features are regularly added to the calendar based on timeliness and news value.
Other themes to be covered online with web original stories
Publication dates to be determined
Practical advice for lawyers on how to run a legal practice
Legal ethics advice
Updates on and discussion of the latest legal technology
Financial advice for lawyers, including dealing with student loan debt
Wellness/mental health advice for legal professionals
Advice on preparing for the bar/licensing process (and the LSAT to some degree)
Advice on how to improve one’s legal writing
Major developments out of the Supreme Court (as well as lower courts)
Notable cases of lawyer discipline
Interesting/unique areas of practice
Trends in the legal profession
Stories about interesting people in the profession
News of the ABA
Editorial Departments
OPENING STATEMENTS
A fast-paced section of news, trends, profiles and statistics that opens the magazine.
BUSINESS OF LAW
Coverage of law firm management, law practice management, the tools of the profession, solos and small firms, associates, and work-life balance.
THE DOCKET
News stories that put the latest court decisions in perspective, as well as an analysis of the Supreme Court that goes beyond the headlines.
YOUR ABA
News and developments involving the
leaders spearheading ABA initiatives and association activities.
PRECEDENTS
A look back at a moment in legal history that happened in the month of Publication.
PRACTICE
Expert advice on how to improve practice skills, become a better advocate, and stay abreast of the latest ethics rules.