October 2014
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Law Review articles: A great place to start your research
October 13, 2014
Feature
If you don’t already use law review articles in your legal research, now is a great time to start! They are articles written by experts and discuss topics related to current legal issues. Because they are written by law professors, judges, or legal practitioners, these articles are often more reliable than the ones you might find through a Google search. Legal research using law review articles has never been easier because they are available digitally through a variety of databases.
The librar…
Texas Court Rules
October 27, 2014
Feature
Looking for Texas rules and standards for court proceedings? They are posted online at the Texas Judicial Branch website. The Rules of Civil Procedure [PDF] govern the proceedings in civil trials. And when a case is appealed, the Rules of Appellate Procedure [PDF] govern the appeals process.
For rules governing other aspects of Texas court proceedings, see the following documents:
Rules of Evidence [PDF]
Rules of Judicial Administration [PDF]
Rules of Judicial Education [PDF]
Disciplinary Rules…