Press Release - Supreme Judicial Court to Present Awards to Retired Judge, Attorneys, Recent Law School Graduate for Pro Bono Work

Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Ralph D. Gants will present the 13th annual Adams Pro Bono Publico Awards to a retired judge, two attorneys, and a recent law school graduate in recognition of distinguished service and outstanding commitment to providing legal services for those in need. Read Full Article

New Supreme Judicial Court Clerks Attend Legal Research Training at Social Law

New Supreme Judicial Court Clerks received a thorough training on how to do legal research in the Social Law databases today. Expert Reference Attorney, Brian Harkins, Esq. led the training. Training on our resources is available to all Social Law members. Read Full Article

South Coast Legal Services at Social Law

On Thursday, September 11, 2014 South Coast Legal Services, in conjunction with the Massachusetts Legal Assistance for Self-Sufficiency — AmeriCorps program, held its meeting for 2014-15 at the Social Law Library. Read Full Article

Data Encryption: What Smaller Law Firms Need to Do Now

If your law practice uses e-mail, laptops, smartphones, tablets, flash drives, wireless networks or cloud storage, then you need to understand data encryption. It’s essential to protect client information, and is required by Massachusetts law in many circumstances. Read Full Article

Lawyer-Conducted Jury Voir Dire in Massachusetts: Are You Ready? 5 Ways Social Law Can Help You Prepare

Upcoming CLEs, reference attorneys, and information about more resources available at the Social Law Library. Read Full Article