Friday, May 16, 2008
Writing for law reviews
Trying to write-on to a law review? Already on, and writing a note? In either case, check out Academic Legal Writing: law review articles, student notes, seminar papers, and getting on law review, by Eugene Volokh. A well-respected source that is well worth your time. It's on reserve in the law library. Go to the circulation desk and ask for call number KF250.V65 2007.
Also on reserve: Scholarly Writing for Law Students: seminar papers, law review notes, and law review competition papers, by Elizabeth Fajans. Call number KF250.F35 2005.
For some useful tips, see Betsy McKenzie's post on law review writing.
Need to find a hot topic? Stop by the reference desk on the 6th floor of the law library for a handout on finding circuit splits and other hot topics.
And don't forget the law library's Bluebook Guide!
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Also on reserve: Scholarly Writing for Law Students: seminar papers, law review notes, and law review competition papers, by Elizabeth Fajans. Call number KF250.F35 2005.
For some useful tips, see Betsy McKenzie's post on law review writing.
Need to find a hot topic? Stop by the reference desk on the 6th floor of the law library for a handout on finding circuit splits and other hot topics.
And don't forget the law library's Bluebook Guide!
Labels: Bluebook, law review
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Voter ID Upheld
In Crawford v. Marion County Board, 553 US __ (2008), issued yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld an Indiana statute that requires voters to show government-issued identification at polling places. Proponents of such state requirements argue that they help reduce voter fraud; opponents argue that such requirements effectively end up disenfranchising otherwise eligible voters who do not possess government-issued ID -- such as some poor, elderly and disabled individuals. The effect of the Indiana statute will be quickly tested in next week's presidential primary. For more about the opinion, see articles in the New York Times and The Boston Globe.
Source: Massachusetts Law Updates Blog
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Source: Massachusetts Law Updates Blog
Labels: Supreme Court, voting rights
You have a job offer -- now what?
For a practical and productive list of things to consider, check out Responding to a Job Offer. Could be just the advice you need.
Source: Career & Professional Development Blog
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Source: Career & Professional Development Blog
Labels: employment resources
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Summer Help
The reference librarians have prepared a one page handout covering Westlaw and Lexis summer access, other electronic resources you can use this summer, and tips on landing a job. Copies are at the reference desk. Stop by and pick one up.
For job tips you can also see this guide, or check out the display case outside the fifth floor reading room.
For free alternatives to Westlaw and Lexis, take a look at Legal Research on the Web.
And never hesitate to ask for help! In person at the reference desk, by email to lawref@suffolk.edu, and by phone at 617-573-8516. We're here all summer.
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For job tips you can also see this guide, or check out the display case outside the fifth floor reading room.
For free alternatives to Westlaw and Lexis, take a look at Legal Research on the Web.
And never hesitate to ask for help! In person at the reference desk, by email to lawref@suffolk.edu, and by phone at 617-573-8516. We're here all summer.
Labels: electronic resources, employment resources, online resources
New Rule Requires Privilege Log
Effective April 1, 2008, the Mass. Rules of Civil Procedure were amended to include a new section, Rule 26 (b) (5), governing claims of privilege or protection of materials during discovery. The amendment requires that the party withholding material prepare a privilege log, as further specified in the Rule.
Source: Mass. Trial Court Libraries
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Source: Mass. Trial Court Libraries
Labels: civil procedure, court rules, Massachusetts Courts
Friday, April 18, 2008
Online access to Early Mass. Reports
A new resource for those looking to access the earliest Mass. Reports. The Google Books Project has scanned full text copies of Volumes 1-238 of Massachusetts Reports, which means they are now freely accessible on the web. And to make it simpler, the Mass. Trial Court Library has created an interface page, Early Mass. Reports. You can view, search, and/or download from the online volumes.
Source: Massachusetts Law Updates Blog
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Source: Massachusetts Law Updates Blog
Labels: cases, massachusetts resources, online resources
News + Museum = Newseum
Recently opened in D.C. , the Newseum bills itself as the "interactive museum of news...where news comes to life." Sounds like a great place to visit the next time you're in D.C. But in the meantime, definitely check out its website. Every day it displays online copies of the front pages of over 600 daily newspapers from 58 countries. The archive carries front pages that chronicle recent events of historical significance--- for example, 9/11, and the tsunami. Want to relive the glorious day in 2004 when the Red Sox won the World Series? That's there too. Very cool. There are also links to the Freedom Forum, the Diversity Institute, and the First Amendment Center. A valuable and fun resource.
Source: First Amendment Law Prof Blog
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Source: First Amendment Law Prof Blog
Labels: first amendment, News
Bankruptcy filings up--again
More tough economic news. Total US bankruptcy filings increased by 6% for the first quarter of 2008, over the last quarter of 2007--and a whopping 24% over the same quarter in 2007. For the actual numbers, see Credit Slips.
Source: BankruptcyProf Blog
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Source: BankruptcyProf Blog
Labels: bankruptcy, economy
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
* Dream Jobs *
Currently showing in the fifth floor display case: Tips for Landing the Job of Your Dreams . Playing to the end of the semester.
Reviewers say "A must see!" "An invaluable resource!"
Stop by and see it for yourself. It's loaded with concrete tips to help you in your job hunt.
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Reviewers say "A must see!" "An invaluable resource!"
Stop by and see it for yourself. It's loaded with concrete tips to help you in your job hunt.
Labels: employment resources
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Mass. Employment Law Update
A new law mandating triple damages in the event an employer violates the Mass. weekly wage statute went into effect yesterday. For responses from both proponents and opponents of the new law, see the articles in today's Boston Globe and Boston Herald. For more about wages and the law in Massachusetts generally, see Massachusetts Law About Wages, prepared by the the Mass. Trial Court Law Library.
Source: Massachusetts Law Updates Blog
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Source: Massachusetts Law Updates Blog
Labels: employment law, wages
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Public Interest Law: Pro Bono Opportunites
Looking for experience? Have you seen The Pro Bono Opportunities Guide, published by the Mass. Bar Association? It's an online, comprehensive listing of statewide agencies that need pro bono assistance from attorneys, law students or paralegals. Definitely worth a look.
Source: Massachusetts Bar Association
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Source: Massachusetts Bar Association
Labels: career resources, pro bono
