In August 1997, the ABA House of Delegates approved these “black letter” standards that have been published with commentary in ABA Standards for Criminal Justice ...

A trauma-informed approach to mentorship begins with understanding that seemingly ordinary situations can trigger deep and complex responses.

Indigenous law student, Daniela Pedraza Ascue from Cusco, attributed the American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative’s (ABA ROLI) internship program to motivating young lawyers to “take actions ...

Free Legal Answers is a virtual legal advice clinic. Qualifying users post their civil legal question to their state's website. Lawyers provide information and basic legal advice without any ...

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Discover the impact of “radical indoctrination” narratives as Alice O’Brien, General Counsel of the National Education Association, joins moderator Paul D. Henderson, civil rights lawyer and education ...

What is a Constitution anyway? The U.S. Constitution is primarily a statement of procedures. It does not set out anyone’s rights. It is a rather clear expression of the “natural rights” theory of ...

With the increasing ability of medical science to sustain our lives, people are living much longer than ever before. Unfortunately, as we grow older, or if we experience health challenges, we may find ...

The Delaware Chancery Court has issued a notable opinion that confirms Delaware’s position as a pro-sandbagging jurisdiction and clarifies when damages may be computed using a transaction multiple.

Geraldine Campos Soria is a future lawyer from Peru. When she began studying law at the Universidad Nacional San Agustín in Arequipa, she knew that defending just causes would be her goal. However, as ...

Join the American Bar Association's President William (Bill) R. Bay and 2025 National Law Day Chair Tommy Preston for a discussion of the 2025 Law Day theme, The Constitution’s Promise: Out of Many, ...

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