Chief Judge Johnathan Lippman of the New York Court of Appeals has announced a new program designed to allow third-year law students to sit for the bar exam in February, so long as they devote their final semester to pro bono… MORE
Texas' Republican primary elections on March 4 have brought together an unusual combination of candidates and campaign contributors, at least with respect to the state's highest court. Four seats on the all-Republican supreme court are on the… MORE
In a classic example of "two heads are better than one," a group of stakeholders and legislators has come together to accomplish a substantial compromise on parental responsibility legislation and the family court process in Minnesota. The Minnesota… MORE
As we strive to improve the American legal system, we do so in collaboration with some of the best minds in the country. It is through the expertise and guidance of these partners that we are able to forge innovative and practical solutions to the… MORE
The San Diego Superior Court has implemented a new pilot program that allows couples to complete a simple divorce in just one day. The program was established with the intention of helping self-represented litigants move their cases… MORE
A 2008 study from the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts found that forty-eight states offer classes for families going through a divorce or separation. Depending on a family's situation, the classes may be required either at the state or… MORE
Over at the Talent Code, Daniel Coyle talks about a trauma surgeon who described the best training session he ever witnessed: an unexpected, staged accident, complete with chaos, fake blood, and hidden victims. The medical students' response to the… MORE
The Kansas Supreme Court's long-awaited school funding decision may prevent an all-out legislative assault on the state's courts.
On March 7, the high court ruled that funding disparities among the state's school districts violate the state… MORE
Change is happening in law schools across the country. While most are evolving independently, many schools (71 percent, according to a Kaplan survey) are working toward the same end: developing new teaching methods and strategies that teach students… MORE
It is undisputed that divorce can be a costly endeavor for families, but a recent study from Great Britain suggests that the economic impact of divorce extends far beyond the family unit. This month, Great Britain's Welfare Minister released… MORE