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I was preparing for a presentation to prospective law students last month when I realized it has been 15 years since I was standing in their shoes, trying to make the right decision about law school. I wanted to tell them about resources they should… MORE
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The family justice system in England and Wales is undergoing its largest changes in 25 years, including a new, single Family Court to replace the three separate tiers of court that previously dealt with family proceedings.
Under the new plan, … MORE
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Inter-branch tensions in Oklahoma have escalated in recent days over the state supreme court's handling of a death penalty appeal. A member of Oklahoma's house of representatives filed articles of impeachment against five supreme court justices who… MORE
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With many state legislatures around the country wrapping up their 2014 sessions, IAALS Online offers this update on the progress of measures related to the selection and tenure of state judges.
The Alabama legislature passed, and the governor… MORE
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The Cook County Circuit Court in Illinois recently revised its rule in domestic relations mediation: Rule 13.4(e). The revision was made to further the court's intention of providing parties to domestic relations cases with more autonomy to… MORE
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On April 24, 2014, IAALS was pleased to host its 7th Annual Rebuilding Justice Award Dinner at the Ralph L. Carr Colorado Judicial Center in downtown Denver. Joined by 150 local and national leaders, innovators, and stakeholders in the American… MORE
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Denver, Colo. – IAALS, the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System at the University of Denver, is pleased to announce "Foundations for Practice." Led by Educating Tomorrow's Lawyers, this ambitious project focuses on improving… MORE
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Judicial independence is like freedom in that it is often taken for granted, and always at risk. Simply stated, judicial independence means that one branch of government is not subject to the will of the majority. The other two, of course, are. That… MORE
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Speaker of the Senate and Lieutenant Governor Ron Ramsey, a Republican, is leading the charge against three supreme court justices standing for retention in August. (All appellate judges in Tennessee stand for retention at the same time every eight… MORE
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As a soon-to-be-graduate, I often find my head swirling with concerns and worries about life after law school. Lately, the thought of life in a big law firm has lost its luster. Like many students, I find the money, the work security, and the… MORE