Confusion: Bad for Contracts, Good for Students

In the middle of their study of Contract law, students encounter a cluster of cases dealing with...

The Study of Remedies, Law's Cure for Wrongdoing, is in Declining Health.

I have previously blogged about the unfortunate case of Peevyhouse v. Garland Coal. In a poll of...

Showcase Your Scholarship, Part One: Use SSRN to Archive Articles

An earlier post suggested ways to maximize the impact of your scholarship through spin-off articles.

Why Writing Well is Essential to Your Legal Career

Writing is a necessary evil to some and a welcome respite to others. But whether you love it or...

Asynchronous Teaching Methodologies: Pandemic Reflections and Best Practices

WMU-Cooley Law School Professors Matthew Marin and Amanda Fisher’s article, "Asynchronous Teaching...

James Turgal - A Lifetime Calling to Protect America

James Turgal stared at his phone in shock. In just five minutes, his life had been completely...

Nurisha A. Harvey, ESQ.: Following Family Footsteps to Advance Equal Justice

Nurisha Azizi Harvey graduated cum laude with a Juris Doctor and concentration in litigation from...

Cooley Law Student Seeks Chance to 'Create Change'

Never tell Heather Silcott she can’t achieve success—whether in the legal field, hockey arena, or...

Using Microsoft Word’s Readability Program: advice for lawyers

Readability should be a goal of all careful writers. Lawyers, in particular, need to exercise care...

Calling All Scribes

What does the word “scribes” call to mind? For most people, it evokes the image of medieval monks...