Psychologic Study of Judicial Opinions

Elections and Explanations: Judicial Elections and the Readability of Judicial Opinions

How do judicial elections affect the propensity of judges to write opinions that are understandable to the public? Drawing on a growing literature that analyzes the content of judicial opinions computationally, I examine the readability of all state supreme court search and seizure decisions from 2000-2010. I assess the hypothesis that, just as judicial elections increase judges’ propensities t...

The Development of Computer Forensic Legal System in Mainland China

The computer forensic discipline was established around 2000 in mainland China, which was further developed along with Chinese judicial appraisal system in 2005. This paper introduces the reformation of computer forensic legal system in mainland China, the general concept of computer forensic legal system, the management of computer judicial experts, the management of computer judicial expertis...

Advisory Opinions: Cautions About Non-Judicial Undertakings

Judicial Opinions and Appellate Advocacy in Federal Courts - One Judge's Views

How to Read a Judicial Opinion: A Guide for New Law Students

This essay is designed to help entering law students understand how to read cases for class. It explains what judicial opinions are, how they are structured, and what you should look for when you read them. Part I explains the various ingredients found in a typical judicial opinion, and is the most essential section of the essay. Part II discusses what you should look for when you read an opini...