It’s easy to say you want to become a lawyer, but what exactly does that entail? Both people who are new to their law career journey and already-established lawyers can struggle with the particular field of law they want to specialize in, and it’s hard to figure out...
When it comes to political debates on social media, the words “freedom of speech” will no doubt pop up during an argument at least once. While it’s true that the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects Americans’ freedom of speech, the concept itself is...
Though it’s the first official document for basic rights in the United States, the U.S. Constitution has an extensive history before, during, and after it was written. What do we know about the document beyond what was taught in elementary school? Let’s take a look...
Choosing the right college can be tricky. Not only do you have to find the best school for your degree of choice, but you also have to find the best school for you. For law students, there’s a number of schools available for you to choose from, which can make it...
Like most countries, the United States has a highly developed and multi-level legal system. Courts are organized by jurisdiction, which goes from small local districts up to the Supreme Court at the federal level. Every citizen needs to understand how the court system...