Social Law Library - Celebrating 215 Years of Service to the Bench and Bar Posted: Jun 05, 2019 The Social Law Library is celebrating 215 years of service to the bench and bar. Enjoy this timeline which spotlights the Library's history, prominent trustees and many contributions to the legal community. Read Full Article
Looking Back at Massachusetts Legal History in June Posted: Jun 04, 2019 As this June the Social Law Library is celebrating 215 years of service to the Commonwealth’s bench and bar, we’ve assembled an array of books chronicling the development of the state’s court system and legal profession over that time. Read Full Article
Supreme Judicial Court Standing Committee Now Accepting 2019 Adams Pro Bono Publico Awards Nominations Posted: Jun 03, 2019 The Supreme Judicial Court’s Standing Committee on Pro Bono Legal Services is seeking nominations for the 2019 Adams Pro Bono Publico Awards, which recognize those in the legal community who have shown outstanding and exceptional commitment to providing unpaid legal services to those in need. The deadline for nominations is July 31, 2019. Read Full Article
Supreme Judicial Court Announces Formation of New Standing Advisory Committee on the Rules of Appellate Procedure Posted: May 28, 2019 The Supreme Judicial Court today announced the formation of a new committee, the Standing Advisory Committee on the Rules of Appellate Procedure. Appeals Court Justice Gabrielle Wolohojian has been appointed to chair the new committee, which will advise the Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court regarding the use and efficacy of the Massachusetts Rules of Appellate Procedure. Read Full Article
Read And Relax in May Posted: May 01, 2019 May is “Get Caught Reading Month.” To celebrate reading for fun and leisure, we’re displaying a wide range of books from the collection, including biographies, histories, mystery novels and picture books. Read Full Article