SERVICE & ETHICS

Modern Theocracy: Should Religion Dictate Law?

The Beginnings of Judicial Review: Marbury v. Madison

How does cultural relativism affect Westminster-styled legal systems in ASEAN's half democracies?

“When a law is unjust, it is only right to disobey.” Discuss.

Rakshita Murugan

Oct 31, 2022
4 min

“When a law is unjust, it is only right to disobey.” Discuss.

Image source. The Ones Who Walked Away from Omelas expounds a philsophical perspective close to human ideals, as it features people...

The Bronx Apartment Fire: NYC’s Deadliest Fire in Decades

Karen Palacios

Feb 2, 2022
3 min

The Bronx Apartment Fire: NYC’s Deadliest Fire in Decades

January 9, 2022, not even a full month into the new year, the Treemont neighborhood experienced one of the worst fires in decades. There...

Karen Palacios

Nov 29, 2021
4 min

The Astroworld Lawsuit

What was supposed to be the best night of their lives, ended up being the last night of their lives. This was the case for at least 10...

Section 230- Necessary Protection or Social Media Bailout?

Student Submitted Article

Oct 18, 2021
5 min

Section 230- Necessary Protection or Social Media Bailout?

Article By: Arvind Salem Photo Credit: www.aei.org Section 230 of the Communications and Decency Act of 1996 was under fire from both...

Yoochan Song

Oct 12, 2021
4 min

Liability Without Cause (Opinion)

Is there ever justification for holding a person liable for damage that he or she does not cause? If so, in what circumstances? This...

Why Have Sexual Harassment Policies In China’s Biggest E-Commerce Company Changed?

harleendhaliwal8

Oct 10, 2021
3 min

Why Have Sexual Harassment Policies In China’s Biggest E-Commerce Company Changed?

China’s largest e-commerce group, Alibaba, has brought attention to the workplace culture and gender roles. The $534 billion company was...

Karen Palacios

Sep 30, 2021
3 min

Mexico Decriminalizes Abortion

Just recently after the passing of the Texas Heartbeat Bill, Mexico, one of the most conservative countries in the world has just...

Yoochan Song

Aug 23, 2021
3 min

Should the arts be publicly funded?

Introduction The arts is a medium of communication in which individuals can express themselves freely to the world. Due to this, the arts...

The Significance of Obergefell v. Hodges

Sohee YIM

Jul 28, 2021
3 min

The Significance of Obergefell v. Hodges

Photo Credits: Jon Elswick Obergefell v. Hodges is a landmark civil rights case that has created a prominent impact in the LGBTQ+...

Why Are People Against Teaching Critical Race Theory?

Karen Palacios

Jul 11, 2021
3 min

Why Are People Against Teaching Critical Race Theory?

Initially critical race theory was introduced as a way to educate people on how racism has seeped into society where people of color have...

Student Submitted Article

Jun 4, 2021
4 min

Right To Health In The World

Author: Swetha B Institution: VIT School of Law RIGHT TO HEALTH IN OTHER COUNTRIES From the international perspective, the Right to...

harleendhaliwal8

May 17, 2021
4 min

Are women protected against violence?

Are women protected against violence? [1] The empowerment and protection of women remains to deteriorate globally. The United Nations...

Significant cases: How the World Court has maintained International Peace

rdudillon

May 4, 2021
6 min

Significant cases: How the World Court has maintained International Peace

The United Nations is an organisation with international law as its cornerstone, by signing the UN charter, member states commit...

Twins Conjoined At Birth Only One Can Survive: Re A Case Analysis

Jenna Jokhani

Jan 10, 2021
3 min

Twins Conjoined At Birth Only One Can Survive: Re A Case Analysis

Gracie and Rosie, conjoined twins at birth presented their parents with a tough decision, they were to either separate them and have one...

rdudillon

Nov 10, 2020
4 min

Is Justice without Juries possible?

No, it is not, for three key reasons. At its essence, trial by Jury is unquestionably one of the quintessential cornerstones of fairness,...

LGBTQ Rights Under Sharia Law in the UAE

Student Submitted Article

Oct 29, 2020
4 min

LGBTQ Rights Under Sharia Law in the UAE

Written By: Riya Singhal Editor: Jenna Jokhani Photo Credit: thehill.com The United Nations has failed to comprehensively protect the...

The Obligations of Criminal Lawyers when Defending a Guilty Client.

Jeslyn Brouwers

Oct 17, 2020
2 min

The Obligations of Criminal Lawyers when Defending a Guilty Client.

Say a client tells his lawyer in confidence that he is guilty of the crime, but does not want to plead guilty. What options does the...

Do we own our bodies? Should we be able to?

Jeslyn Brouwers

Sep 12, 2020
3 min

Do we own our bodies? Should we be able to?

What legal rights do citizens have regarding their body when it comes to selling body parts, selling oneself up for prostitution, or...

Charitable Lawyers: a Ploy or Revolution?

Jeslyn Brouwers

Aug 16, 2020
3 min

Charitable Lawyers: a Ploy or Revolution?

Is the infamous 'greedy and affluent lawyer' stereotype under threat with a new wave of altruistic law firms with a keen interest in...

What Is The Future of AI In The Judicial System?

Jeslyn Brouwers

Aug 4, 2020
3 min

What Is The Future of AI In The Judicial System?

In light of the numerous safety precaution measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19, many courts throughout the world are delaying...

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