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Dean Brings New Ideas To Law School, Evelyn Elllison

Alfred Aman Jr. (1991-2002)

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Judges’ Pet Peeves I, K.K. Duvivier

Sturm College of Law: Faculty Scholarship

Over the summer, I had an opportunity to poll four Denver District Court judges about problems they encounter in the writing attorneys submit to their courtrooms. This column addresses one of their leading complaints.

Do Pigs Need Wings? Introductory Thoughts On Law Reviews, Errors, And The Coase Theorem, Stephen Calkins

Law Faculty Research Publications

Ever since shepherd children stumbled upon the Dead Sea Scrolls, a small group of scholars controlled access to these writings. These scholars painstakingly edited and published so far about half the historic texts. Scholars not numbered among the select few complained of the arrogance implicit in limiting access to the original materials. Now the critics have their chance. In late 1991 the Biblical Archaeology Society published a "facsimile edition" of the previously unpublished scrolls. Professor Robert H. Eisenman, coeditor of the new edition, boasted that this was "'the last stage in breaking the monopoly' of authorized editors over the scroll …

General Rules Of Style: Abbreviations

Florida State University Law Review

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Florida Style Manual: Table Of Contents

Florida State University Law Review

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Basic Citation Forms: Legislative Materials

Florida State University Law Review

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Basic Citation Forms: Florida Session Laws

Florida State University Law Review

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Basic Citation Forms: Executive Branch Materials

Florida State University Law Review

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Basic Citation Forms: Judicial Branch Materials

Florida State University Law Review

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Basic Citation Forms: Florida Constitutional Materials

Florida State University Law Review

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Basic Citation Forms: Florida Cases

Florida State University Law Review

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Introduction: Florida Style Manual, The Editors

Florida State University Law Review

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General Rules Of Style: Capitalization

Florida State University Law Review

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Basic Citation Forms: Bills

Florida State University Law Review

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Basic Citation Forms: Florida Statutes

Florida State University Law Review

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On Coming Of Age: Twenty-Five Years Of The University Of Michigan Journal Of Law Reform, Francis A. Allen

University of Michigan Journal of Law Reform

A reflection on the first twenty-five years of the University of Michigan Journal of Law Reform.

Basic Citation Forms: Miscellaneous References

Florida State University Law Review

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How New Information Technologies Will Change The Way Law Professors Do And Distribute Scholarship, Peter W. Martin

Cornell Law Faculty Publications

Using a typology of legal scholars, Professor Martin explores the impact of new information technology on their work. His analysis suggests that increased use of electronic media in legal scholarship is likely to have a profound effect on the institutional structures of law schools, and he raises doubts about the continuing need for traditional academic law libraries in the future.

On Letters & Law Reviews: A Jaded Rejoinder, Kenneth Lasson

All Faculty Scholarship

I've been asked to comment upon Professor Jensen's essay, and I'm left with wearily wondering why's. Why did Jensen write this piece in the first place? Why was I asked to address it? Why did I so quickly say yes?

Let me respond.

Florida Style Manual: Index

Florida State University Law Review

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Getting Organized: Part Ii, K.K. Duvivier

Sturm College of Law: Faculty Scholarship

In the July issue (at 1399), the Scrivener focused on the usefulness of the IRAC paradigm. This column will address some of the questions students and colleagues have asked about that paradigm and its applicability to large-scale organization in legal writing.

Getting Organized: Part I, K.K. Duvivier

Sturm College of Law: Faculty Scholarship

Good organization is fundamental to effective writing. No matter how brilliant your argument is, it may be misunderstood—or completely ignored—if its organization does not work. The argument becomes accessible to the reader through intelligent organization.

The Future Of Law Librarians In Changing Institutions, Or The Hazards And Opportunities Of New Information Technology, Peter W. Martin

Cornell Law Faculty Publications

It is uncontroverted that a major technological shift in the delivery of legal information is well underway. What will be the effects of these changes on law librarians and, more importantly, what opportunities will the changes create? Professor Martin suggests several opportunities stemming from the distinctive competencies of law librarians.

Bold Beginnings, K.K. Duvivier

Sturm College of Law: Faculty Scholarship

However, legal writing should start with a conclusion. The audience of a legal writer consists of critics and skeptics, whether they are partners, opposing counsel or judges. They have neither the time nor patience to try to decipher a writer's conclusion.

The Assault On Scholarship, David L. Gregory

William & Mary Law Review

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The American Jury At Twenty-Five Years, Valerie P. Hans, Neil Vidmar

Cornell Law Faculty Publications

The year 1991 marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the publication of Harry Kalven, Jr. and Hans Zeisel's classic work, The American Jury. Arguably one of the most important books in the field of law and social science, this research monograph began the modrn field of jury studies and deeply influenced contemporary understanding of the jury as an institution.

In this essay we assess the book from the vantage point of a quarter- century. First, we provide a historical backdrop by reviewing the activities of the University of Chicago's Jury Project that led to the publication of The American Jury …

Slide Rules, Telegrams And Legal Writing, K.K. Duvivier

Sturm College of Law: Faculty Scholarship

Visual and vocal clues are natural forms of human communication. In most instances, the electronic media, which provide instant visual and vocal information, are more efficient and compelling tools for communication than the written word. It is little wonder that we have become a "video" society. With additional technological advancements in electronic communication media, the ability to write may be of little use to the average citizen of the twenty-first century.

Books Received, Michigan Law Review

Michigan Law Review

A List of Books Received by the Michigan Law Review

Law Dean, Veralyn Kinzer

Alfred Aman Jr. (1991-2002)

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Social Science And The Courts: The Role Of Amicus Curiae Briefs, Ronald G. Roesch, Stephen L. Golding, Valerie P. Hans, N. Dickon Reppucci

Cornell Law Faculty Publications

Social scientists have increasingly become involved in the submission of amicus curiae or "friend of the court" briefs in legal cases being decided by state and federal courts. This increase has triggered considerable debate about the use of briefs to communicate relevant social science research. This article evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of various methods of summarizing social science research for the courts. It also reviews the procedures for submitting briefs developed by the American Psychology-Law Society which, in collaboration with the American Psychological Association, has submitted its first brief in Maryland v. Craig, a case recently decided by …