Links to the World of Law
The following links offer a range of resources for legal news, commentary, and research.
Legal News
- Findlaw — news, cases, law school information
- ABA Legal Information — answers to everyday legal questions
Legal Blogs or "Blawgs"
- Scotusblog — devoted to all things U.S. Supreme Court
- How Appealing — covers appellate litigation
- Ms JD Changing the Face of the Legal Profession— women and the practice of law
- Above the Law — a legal tabloid! Best Law Blog 2007
- The Volokh Conspiracy
- Likelihood Of Confusion — intellectual property — copyright and trademark.
- Ernie the Attorney — practicing law in New Orleans
- Lawrence Lessig — intellectual property and the Creative Commons
Law Fraternities
- Phi Alpha Delta, Law Fraternity International — a fraternity both for prelaw and law students. Join the Carthage chapter!
Legal Research
- Lexis-Nexis legal database at Carthage (Carthage subscribers only)
- Findlaw
- Electronic Frontier Foundation — digital and information technology law
Law Schools
- US News & World Report Law School Rankings — only limited access; full results require subscription.
Bar Associations and Lawyer Organizations
- American Bar Association
- Association of American Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA)
- Wisconsin Bar Association — including Wisconsin Lawyer
- Illinois State Bar Association
Federal Courts
- Federal Judiciary Home Page — links to all Federal Courts
- U.S. Supreme Court Site
Circuit Courts of Appeal
- 7th Circuit — Midwest — IL, WI, IN
- 9th Circuit — Western States
District Courts
See Federal Judiciary Page above
State Courts
- Wisconsin Court System — including WI Supreme Court
- Illinois Court System— including IL Supreme Court
State Legislatures & Legislation
- Wisconsin
- State of Wisconsin Web Page — executive, judicial and legislative branches
- Illinois
