News and Noteworthy

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  Members Get Remote Access to a Comprehensive Immigration Library

  All Social Law Library members have a comprehensive immigration library available right at their fingertips. AILALink is an all-in-one database that gives users access to US statutes, regulations, government memos and guidance, administrative decisions, immigrations forms, and AILA publications – all of them keyword searchable and available remotely from anywhere. Read Full Article
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  Statement from the Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court ​

  The Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court are saddened by the passing of Chief Justice Herbert P. Wilkins who died on May 27. Appointed in 1972, Justice Wilkins served on the Supreme Judicial Court with great distinction for almost three decades. He was appointed Chief Justice in 1996 and served in that role until his retirement in 1999. Read Full Article
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  Social Law Library Orientation & Database Tutorial

  This one hour video of Social Law’s resources is a great introduction to the Library’s resources but it does not include everything the Library has to offer. If you have any specific questions or want to hear more generally about certain topics, please reach out to the Reference Department at reference@socialaw.com Read Full Article
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  Have Your Clients Ready to Succeed with Empower Legal Videos

  ​Litigation can be a stressful experience for everyone involved, and particularly those with the least experience with the formalities of the process: the clients. Most persons have never sat for a deposition, participated in a mediation session, or testified at a trial. Read Full Article
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  2025 Edition of the Massachusetts Guide to Evidence Now Available (4/29)

  The Supreme Judicial Court and its Advisory Committee on Massachusetts Evidence Law today announced the release of the 2025 edition of the Massachusetts Guide to Evidence. Read Full Article
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  Supreme Judicial Court Standing Committee Solicits Nominations for 2025 Adams Pro Bono Publico Awards and Submissions for Pro Bono Honor Roll

  The Supreme Judicial Court Standing Committee on Pro Bono Legal Services today announced that it is seeking nominations for the 2025 Adams Pro Bono Publico Awards. Named for attorneys John Adams and John Quincy Adams, the Adams Awards honor Massachusetts lawyers, law students, law firms, and legal organizations that have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to providing pro bono services for the benefit of individuals of limited means. Recipients may be honored for exceptional pro bono service during the year prior to the award ceremony or over a longer period, including service performed across multiple pro bono cases or activities. Read Full Article