What sets the ABF apart in the world of sociolegal research? Seventy years after its inception, how can we continue to ensure that the ABF’s research impacts the world for the better?In EPISODE 8 we're taking a look back at our inaugural seaso

Rule of Law: World Tour

Dec 21st, 2021 48m 6s

In this episode, we’re covering the rule of law and exploring its relationship with legal professionals and the public around the world. What is the rule of law, and how does it relate to legal freedoms? What role do judges and lawyers have in

Courting Civil Rights

Nov 3rd, 2021 1h 3m

Established by Article Three of the United States Constitution, the Supreme Court began to take shape with the passage of the Judiciary Act of 1789, which specified that the court would be made up of six justices who would serve on the court un

Raising the Bar on Diversity

Sep 28th, 2021 1h 4m

Despite the increased emphasis on diversity and inclusion within the legal field over the past several years, the legal profession remains one of the least diverse professions in the U.S. According to the American Bar Association’s National Law

The Health Equity Variant

Aug 16th, 2021 58m 59s

The COVID-19 pandemic is an unusual and extraordinary global medical emergency that is overwhelming healthcare systems, shaping economies, and changing lives. While the pandemic effects are global, it has been particularly devastating to vulner

Yes, No, and #MeToo

Jun 21st, 2021 1h 3m

The issue of consent to sex has been making headlines in recent years. Whether it’s the #MeToo movement, discourse about rape culture, or simply more open discussions of sexual assault and violence, our evolving understanding of consent has rec

Rent (Reform) Is Due

May 25th, 2021 1h 22m

The United States is facing an affordable housing crisis. Although the past decade has seen a growth in the number of renters in the United States, this growth has been marked by persistent affordability challenges. Rents have dramatically outp

...And Justice for All

1 Apr 26th, 2021 1h 10m

Access to justice is experiencing a crisis in the United States. Every day, millions of people contend with justice problems that can lead to devastating results such as bankruptcy, poverty, and homelessness. Yet, effective legal assistance rem

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