Who is Above the Law?

One of the most popular and well read legal websites, Above the Law provides news and gossip about the legal profession, its issues and personalities. The site also publishes original features and commentary about legal personalities, from attorneys to judges. It covers the largest institutions, such as the U.S. Supreme Court, law schools and big U.S. law firms. Information on salaries, bonuses and professional advice are also available.

Above The Law is owned by Breaking Media, which describes itself as a “network of websites, e-newsletters, events and social media channels for influential, affluent business communities.” Breaking Media owns other popular sites, including Dealbreaker, Fashionista and Going Concern. The site also maintains a Facebook page.

Who is reading Above the Law?

Above The Law’s audience is chiefly male (58 percent) and earns in excess of $100k a year. Two-thirds of its readers are over 35 years old. Its readership is centralized in larger cities with major law firms, such as New York, Washington, D.C. and Chicago. The site receives more than 3 million page views per month.

What is Above the Law blogging about?

Specialty sections include “Big Law,” “Law Schools,” “Legal Tech,” “Asia Chronicles” and “Careers,” providing specialty coverage, features and biting commentary for each section.

Noteworthy articles include a feature on why U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas should run for President in 2012 , and how U.S. Supreme Court clerks are lured to some of the most prestigious law firms with salaries exceeding $150,000 and bonuses in excess of $200,000.

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