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| URL | jurist.law.pitt.edu jurist.org |
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| Slogan | "Documenting law to empower people." |
| Commercial? | No |
| Type of site | Legal |
| Registration | No |
| Available language(s) | English |
| Owner | JURIST Legal News & Research Services, Inc. |
| Created by | Bernard Hibbitts et al. |
| Launched | 1996 |
| Current status | Active |
JURIST is an online legal news service hosted by the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, powered by a staff of more than 40 law students working in Pittsburgh and other US locations under the direction of founding Publisher & Editor-in-Chief Professor Bernard Hibbitts, Research Director Jaclyn Belczyk, Technical Director Jeremiah Lee, Chief of Staff Zach Zagger, and Managing Editor Dwyer Arce. It features continuously-updated US and international legal news and expert commentary. JURIST is dedicated to advancing civic education, supporting sound decision-making and promoting the rule of law by objectively reporting, documenting and analyzing important legal developments as they happen.
In April 2009 JURIST was nominated for a Webby Award as best Law website, its third such nomination in four years. The site won the Webby People's Voice Award in 2006. Other website awards include the 2008 W3 Silver Award and the 2006 W3 Gold Award in the Law and Legal Services category. JURIST's flagship Paper Chase legal news section was recognized by the ABA Journal in its 2008 and 2007 lists of "the best Web sites by lawyers, for lawyers". JURIST content is carried on the websites and/or intranets of major newspapers like the New York Times and the Washington Post, US federal appeals courts, and numerous law schools, bar associations and law firms.
JURIST is owned and operated by JURIST Legal News and Research Services, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization.
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[edit] Paper Chase
Paper Chase[1] is JURIST's flagship news service, producing real time based on primary source material. Paper Chase covers legal news stories based on their substantive importance rather than on their mass-market or commercial appeal. The service is written by law student "anchors" working in continuous shifts 365 days a year under the direction of JURIST Research Director Jaclyn Belczyk.
[edit] Commentary
JURIST's commentary services provide readers with content produced by newsmakers, legal professionals and the academic community on topics covered by Paper Chase.
[edit] Forum
JURIST's Forum[2] publishes op-ed pieces on legal developments. More timely than traditional legal scholarship, Forum pieces are written by law professors, lawmakers, and other experts, providing a unique resource for both the legal community and the public at large.
[edit] Hotline
JURIST's Hotline[3] solicits commentary on legal news from lawyers, advocacy groups, legislators and other news makers. This commentary ties directly into JURIST's Paper Chase stories and offers readers pointed opinion on Paper Chase[1] material from legal experts. Hotline[3] also serves to broaden JURIST readership by building relationships with individuals and organizations that share an interest in some aspect of the law.
[edit] Dateline
Dateline[4] publishes reports from law students around the world. Commentary on Dateline comes from numerous countries, including countries in Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
[edit] Other services
[edit] Topics
JURIST's Topics[5] allows users to browse material by general topic. The Topics section combines information from all of JURIST's services. This allows readers to see all of the up-to-date news, commentary and documents about a topic in one place.
[edit] Gazette
JURIST's Gazette[6] service provides links to key legal documents.
[edit] External links
- JURIST
- The People’s Law, Pitt Magazine
- Paper Chase is ‘Doing Public Service,‘ Sharing Info Real Time and For Free, ABA Journal
- JURIST on Facebook
- JURIST on Twitter
