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• #BlackLivesMatter: A Guide to the Movement

  November 30, 2015 Staff Editor

  Rooted in the experiences of Black people in this country who actively resist de-humanization, #BlackLivesMatter: A Guide to the Movement was conceived as a call to action. I first met Opal Tometi half an hour before an appearance at a…

• The Federal Court System

  September 21, 2015 Staff Editor

  Most trials are handled at the state level; what does the federal court system do? Follow along to learn more! Understanding the Federal Court System If you get called for jury duty, it’s unlikely you’ll be heading to a federal…

• What states are flamethrowers legal in?

  May 10, 2015 Oliver

  Flamethrowers are one of the coolest weapons in human history. The ability to shoot fire at your target is an amazing feeling for any person. While flamethrowers are cool, many people may feel that flamethrower ownership is probably restricted where…

• Court TV Shows

  April 2, 2015 Staff Editor

  Court TV Shows Small Claims CourtCourts for settling legal disputes involving relatively small amounts of money (less than $1,000-$3,000). Meant to emphasize informality and timely resolution of disputes. ProducersFind parties with pending small claims court cases willing to appear in…

• Are We Still in a Law School Bubble?

  September 29, 2014 Staff Editor

  Skeptics have warned that the US is "overlawyered" for years. The growth in interest surrounding legal education, and the opening of new law schools, however, didn't betray such a problem. With close to half of law school grads having trouble…

• Know Your Constitutional Rights

  September 1, 2014 Staff Editor

  Know Your Constitutional Rights And what you can do if they're violated. The Big Ones The First Amendment guarantees: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of…

• Law Schools with the Most to Do For Fun

  August 19, 2014 Staff Editor

  Here are 30 Law Schools with the Most to Do For Fun! Follow along to learn more about these schools and what they have to offer. Law schools in the United States have long been considered among the world’s finest…

• Top 10 Attorney Jobs

  June 30, 2014 Oliver

  This top ten list of attorney jobs was selected based upon the popularity of the jobs. Popularity is obviously judged by how common the jobs are, but there are a few things that determine popularity. Most people pick their job,…

• Can you believe corporal punishment is legal?

  April 23, 2014 Oliver

  There are all kinds of bizarre laws that outlaw the strangest, most seemingly innocent or random things. We often hear about this, such as states that have archaic laws on what you can say or do in public. However, the…

• Can you believe Salvia is legal?

  February 28, 2014 Oliver

  Marijuana, prostitution, artillery emplacements, there are certainly plenty of things the government has deemed illegal. For many this is a good thing, as most would agree that the world could do without a cocaine cowboy with a Howitzer. However, there…