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Law Comics Exhibit Catalog - Spring 2024, Roger V. Skalbeck Apr 2024

Law Comics Exhibit Catalog - Spring 2024, Roger V. Skalbeck

Law Comics Collection

A mini-comic produced to accompany the inaugural launch of the Law Comics Collection and a limited-run exhibit of comics printed for display at the University of Richmond School of Law Library.


Hold The Phone!, Roger V. Skalbeck Oct 2023

Hold The Phone!, Roger V. Skalbeck

Law Comics Collection

A mini-comic illustrating access to justice issues when courts restrict cell phone use for parties and litigants, focusing on courts in Virginia. Spanish translation for “¡Guarda su Celular!” from Sylvia Yanes.


The Walls Of Legal Research, Daniel Smith Oct 2023

The Walls Of Legal Research, Daniel Smith

Law Comics Collection

A comic exploring the impact of fee-based legal research services and the potential impact that fees and commercial services can have on effective preparation and self-representation in civil legal matters in the United States


Evolution Of The U.S. Jury, Joe Probus Oct 2023

Evolution Of The U.S. Jury, Joe Probus

Law Comics Collection

A visual history of the evolution of the jury system under United States law, tracking the evolution of juries from the times of Anglo-Saxon England to the modern doctrine, reflected in the 6th Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1791 as part of the Bill of Rights.


Accessing Justice With Professor S: Prosecution V. Defense Edition, Katie Hall Oct 2023

Accessing Justice With Professor S: Prosecution V. Defense Edition, Katie Hall

Law Comics Collection

An exploration of government funding for prosecution and defense services in the area of criminal law. The comic includes visualized data to illustrate disparities in access to justice for criminal law matters, even where there is a guaranteed right to representation.


You're Out Of Luck, Katy Knuckles Oct 2023

You're Out Of Luck, Katy Knuckles

Law Comics Collection

This comic highlights the stark differences individuals face within the U.S. legal system. It presents a case involving both criminal and civil aspects. While individuals are entitled to legal representation in criminal proceedings, the same guarantee doesn't exist to civil cases. So, if someone uses their money for a lawyer in a criminal case, they might not have any left for the civil case, even though both cases are related.


Artificial Intelligence: Accessibility For Artists, Madison Edenfield Oct 2023

Artificial Intelligence: Accessibility For Artists, Madison Edenfield

Law Comics Collection

Exploring the ways that artificial intelligence tools can enhance accessibility for artists, while simultaneously creating challenges in copyright protection and freedom of expression.


Tenant Warrior, Clara M. Rawlings Oct 2023

Tenant Warrior, Clara M. Rawlings

Law Comics Collection

An illustrated depiction of the legal requirements and quirks to a process called "tenant's assertion." This remedy allows renters to assert their rights against landlords to fix housing problems to ensure adequate living situations.


Learning Legalese, Mimi Mays Oct 2023

Learning Legalese, Mimi Mays

Law Comics Collection

Putting the art in "term of art". This illustrated guide walks non-law-trained readers through an A-to-Z of tricky legal terms, complete with recommended pronunciation and etymology. Artwork inspired by characters from Graphic Advocacy Project & Harvard A2J Lab, and many definitions constructed with the help of the online legal encyclopedia by Cornell Law School's Legal Information Institute.