Two appellant briefs in my second summer placement, tedious bar applications for two states and my graduate research assistant duties have each sank their claws into my free time a little bit. Sadly, I have neglected The Legal Scoop over the past couple weeks. But just in case I am not alone and any of you other "blawgers" out there need a little encouragement to keep on keepin’ on this summer, here is this from the National Law Journal.

Travis Hodgkins, a law student at the University of California Hastings College of Law was offered a job with Harris & Moure, not because of his academic record, but because of his Transnational Law Blog .  Firm partner Dan Harris went as far to say, "[the firm] never would have hired Travis if not for his blog."

Travis is not the first law student to land an offer because of his web log. Web logs can be your opportunity to demonstrate a variety of skills, including technical expertise, legal analysis, writing proficiency, personal credentials and general interest in the law. If you do not already have a "blawg," why not contribute to the Legal Scoop? Contact Scott to be considered by clicking here.