Is a lawyer named Lawson, Supina, Judge, or Justice predestined for work in the field of law? Some students of onomastics, or the study of names, say they are, and they can present arguments to support this belief.
Read moreTexas House Passes Bill to Open Two New Public Law Schools
“Eight hundred miles to El Paso from the state line…”
The El Paso area and the Rio Grande Valley are both underserved legal markets where aspiring lawyers face geographic barriers to earning a relatively affordable JD.
Read moreLaw Day 2021: Advancing the Rule of Law Now
On March 3, the American Bar Association (ABA) kicked off its annual Law Day celebration with a livestream broadcast during which ABA President Patricia Refo introduced this year’s theme and highlighted some suitable programming options. Law Day, a national day set aside to celebrate the legal system, its contribution to American governance, and the rights and freedoms it has engendered, has been celebrated annually since 1961 when Congress passed a joint resolution designating May 1 as Law Day, U.S.A. To help cultivate an appreciation and understanding of the law and all that it encompasses, organizers at the ABA have developed themes with activities and programs centered around that theme. This year’s theme, Advancing the Rule of Law Now, advocates the role that each of us plays in promoting the rule of law, defending liberty, and pursuing justice.
Read moreSpeak Like the Bard!
We explored the appeal of the Bard and his role as a cultural touchstone in the legal profession, seeking answers to the following: Why do lawyers love Shakespeare? Was Shakespeare, himself, a student of the law? If not, how did he possess such dexterity in crafting sound arguments? What inspired Shakespeare to write about the law and lawyers, anyway, and why have so many Supreme Court cases quoted or cited his works? Finally, who was Shakespeare?
Read moreTexas Legislature Online
With less than two months remaining in the current Texas legislative session, the capitol in Austin has been buzzing. To keep up with this flurry of activity, you can turn to reports from various news outlets or legislative tracking services. As librarians, however, we would be remiss in our information-providing duties if we failed to mention the benefits of using Texas Legislature Online (TLO), the official website of the Texas legislature. TLO not only allows users to track current legislation as it winds its way through the House and the Senate but also research past bills and legislation.
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