Website of the Month: Juvenile Lawyer Information
Writing a weekly website review didn’t work out for me, so I’m changing it to monthly. That’s the beauty of running your own blog.
First, as freelance writers and bloggers, the legal field is rich with writing opportunities. I’ve written copy for a law firm’s website, a legal monthly newsletter, and an online legal publication. I’m sure there are more, and not all lawyers want people to write in legalese. Also, not all lawyers are good writers, often because they try too hard to write “like lawyers.”
So get out there and contact law firms. Read through their websites and offer to improve them. Many don’t even have a website yet, and others need print material too.
One of my interests, especially having worked as a teacher, is the juvenile law system. All too often we hear on the news that a young person has been accused of committing a crime. Some face being tried as an adult, while others are sentenced to juvenile programs.
What these young people need is a juvenile lawyer…someone who is trained to handle juvenile cases, and someone who knows what they’re doing. Adult defense attorneys may not fully understand the system as it relates to youth.
I found a great legal website, based out of California, that has a ton of information about the juvenile system. Toward the bottom of the page are links to different facets of juvenile law, and it’s valuable information for parents, teachers, and anyone who cares about kids.
The laws may be different in your own state, but this is a good start. It makes you think, it’s very educational, and it might make you more empathetic the next time you hear that a child has been sentenced to time in an adult prison.
Check it out and let us know what you think.
Copywriting | Theda K. | July 25, 2008
Heh! You know Theda, if you take ‘juvenile’ out of context, it could mean something else altogether. Sorry, but you calling yourself a juvenile lawyer was just too rich to pass up.
You could take that advice and apply it across the board – it’s always best to find a lawyer who specialises in one field of law because it’s easier to excel at one small thing than across the board and you’re always more likely to get better representation from somebody who knows the ins and outs in the particular niche you requre.
Working with law firms is highly competitive niche. The payouts are huge. But, the competition is intense. You have Justia, Findlaw, and several other large Design and IM firms that you will be competing with. But, if you can find a specialized niche it could pay off.
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Sounds like a very interesting law site. Thanks for the information. Will go by and check it out now.