Boston University Summer 2011
The Summer Legal Institute in London 2011 Class
The 2011 SLI Legal English syllabus is now available HERE
The 2011 SLI Calendar is now available HERE
Background reading
The ultimate source of all United States law is the U.S. Constitution, you need a basic understanding of this document before we begin. Luckily it is pretty short and succinct. You can find an annotated copy here: US CONSTITUTION AND BILL OF RIGHTS
Download and read the US Government publication "Outline of the US Legal System". Pay special attention to the first three chapters, and be sure to read the US Constitution and its ammendments, which are included at the end of the document.
Here are some of the other WIKIS & Sites we will be using this summer
The cybernetic revolution and the explosion of the internet have affected every aspect of our society and culture, including law and the legal profession.
Here are some of the areas in which developments in information technology are having a direct influence on the legal system:
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Privacy Issues (defamation, cyberstalking, Googling, medical records, employment, etc.)
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Online commerce (including illicit commerce like pornography, gambling, pharmaceuticals, money laundering, pirating)
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IP - Copyright, trademark (cybersquatting), patent, trade secrets
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Infrastructure (security and control - Open Net)
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CyberlawLinks
The OpenCourt experiment in Massachusetts could be clearing a path toward a more accessible court. The project, run by National Public Radio-affiliate WBUR and funded by the Knight News Challenge, is providing a live video stream of all public hearings and trials in the Quincy District Court.
Debate Research Sites
Gun Control Debate
Capital Punishment Debate
Federal Judicial System for Foreign Judges and Lawyers
Computer Assisted Legal Instruction (free registration required)
Legal Humor
and Lawyer Jokes
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