Fastcase 7 Training: October 2nd @ Noon

​Something looks different, doesn’t it? Fastcase has switched to a new platform and we understand that things may be a little confusing at first. Sign up for an Introduction to Legal Research on the new Fastcase 7 on Friday, October 2nd from 12PM-1PM Read Full Article

Supreme Judicial Court Issues New Order ​Regarding Jury Trials and Operation of Courts (9/17)

The Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) today issued an updated order regarding the operation of Massachusetts state courts and courthouses during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The order goes into effect immediately. Read Full Article

Finding the Restatements of Law online

Social Law Library patrons have access to the American Law Institute’s Restatement of the Law, past and present, through the HeinOnline database. The Restatements are incredible resource, but can be tricky to use online. Read Full Article

Find Immigration Law at socialaw.com ​+ Two Upcoming Virtual Immigration Law Programs

Social Law Library members have REMOTE ACCESS to a wide range of resources about immigration law. These include online databases and e-books for attorneys with a range of experience in immigration matters. Read Full Article

Statements by Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Ralph D. Gants and Trial Court Chief Justice Paula M. Carey in Response to the Release of Harvard Law School's Report on Racial Disparities in the Massachusetts Criminal Justice System

Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Ralph D. Gants and Trial Court Chief Justice Paula M. Carey today issued the following statements in response to the issuance of Racial Disparities in the Massachusetts Criminal System, a report by the Criminal Justice Policy Program at Harvard Law School. Read Full Article