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Magazine Editorial Profile
Read by nearly half of the nation’s 1 million-plus lawyers, ABA Journal/The Lawyer’s Magazine is the leading publication for practicing attorneys in all areas of law and in firms of all sizes. It provides in-depth analysis of the trends, people and finances of the legal profession – from Wall Street to Main Street to Pennsylvania Avenue.
Opening Statements - A fast-paced section of news, trends, profiles and statistics that opens the magazine
National Pulse - News stories that put the latest court decisions in perspective
Supreme Court Report - Analysis of the nation's highest court that goes beyond the headlines
Litigation - Expert advice on how to become a better advocate
Ethics - Breaking down the latest rules on what attorneys can and cannot do
Business of Law - Coverage of law firm management, solos and small firms, associates, legal technology and work/life balance
ABA Connection - Our review of developments in a particular practice area, which forms the basis of a continuing legal education teleconference
Precedents - A look back at a moment in legal history that happened this month
American Society of Business Publication Editors
Regional Award, “After Katrina,” February 2006
Lisagor Awards, sponsored by the Chicago Headline Club
Finalist, “After Katrina,” February 2006
Finalist, “Art Attack,” December 2006
378,000 practicing attorneys receive ABA Journal each month. All subscribers are ABA members.
ABA Journal Subscribers
| % Male | 68.9% |
| % Female | 31.1% |
| Average Age | 49.9 |
| Median Age | 50.9 |
| Average HHI | $292,000 |
| Median HHI | $215,900 |
| % College Degree | 100% |
| % Professional/Managerial | 74.6% |
Source: ABA Journal Reader Profile Study, June 2007, MRI Market Solutions; 2007 MMR Affluent Survey
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