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Judging, Law & Culture
Problem-Solving Courts: Innovative Solutions to Improve Outcomes
Vol. 108 No. 3 (2025) | Problem-Solving CourtsWhen people think about the justice system in the United States, they probably think about scenes from shows like Law and Order — with imposing courthouses, intimidating courtrooms, stern and impatient judges, […]
Judging, Law & Culture
“Generate Light, Not Heat”
Vol. 108 No. 1 (2024) | Harnessing AI for JusticeWhen asked whether the party affiliation of the president or governor who appointed them plays a part in their judicial decision-making, judges respond “no” — that they decide based on […]
State Courts, Federal Courts
“Our Response Must Be Faster and Louder”
Vol. 107 No. 2 (2023) | Generative AI in the CourtsThose who become judges don the robe expecting to work hard. They accept that the job comes with heavy caseloads, endless filings to read, and difficult decisions that must be made […]
From the Publisher, Judging
“A Lot Has Changed”
Vol. 107 No. 1 (2023) | Toward Fairer, Quicker, Cheaper LitigationA lot has changed since the summer of 2015. At that time, I was in the second session of the Master of Judicial Studies LLM program at Duke School of […]
From the Publisher, Judging, Rule of Law
The Rule of Law “Must Always Be Won Anew”
Vol. 106 No. 3 (2023) | Forging New TrailsDear Friends: This is my last publisher’s note. As of Jan. 1, 2023, retired U.S. District Judge Paul Grimm is the new director of the Bolch Judicial Institute and the […]
Civics Education, Law & Culture
Declining Confidence in the Judiciary
Vol. 106 No. 2 (2022) | Losing faith?The most recent Gallup polls show a striking loss of confidence by Americans in the Supreme Court and the federal judiciary more generally. Administered in June 2022, the poll showed Americans’ […]
From the Publisher, Judging, Law & Culture
Civic Education: Answering the Call
Vol. 106 No. 1 (2022) | Necessarily EngagedThis edition of Judicature highlights some of the excellent work that courts and judges are doing to advance civic education in our country. Their efforts respond to Chief Justice John G. Roberts […]
From the Publisher, Judging
From the Publisher
Vol. 105 No. 3 (2021) | Leaving AfghanistanAs Western military forces abandoned Kabul airport in August, they left behind thousands of Afghan citizens who feared reprisal from the Taliban for their work to build democratic institutions. Perhaps […]
From the Publisher, Judging
From The Publisher
Vol. 105 No. 1 (2021) | The Courts HeldIn reviewing this edition of Judicature, I am struck not only by the breadth of subject matter and the thoughtfulness of our authors, but also the way this journal provides […]
From the Publisher, Law & Culture
From The Publisher
Vol. 104 No. 2 (2020) | Coping with COVIDIn this edition of Judicature, published during a difficult time in our national history, we look at enduring themes and new, pressing challenges. The American Judicature Society, founded in 1913 […]