Early in my first year of law school, I noticed how many times the word ferret was used in cases. (I even blogged about the Property book’s description of ferrets). One day when logging in to Lexis to get my
Ferreting Out Justice
Finding Technology for the Access to Justice Toolbox
Ferreting Out Justice is a blog published by Michigan State University, College of Law, focusing on the experiences and reflections of law students and legal professionals. It covers topics such as legal education challenges, professional development, legal writing, and the use of technology and social media in the legal field. The blog also explores personal growth within the legal profession, including overcoming obstacles, building community, and balancing life and career. It occasionally discusses innovative approaches to legal learning and engagement, such as book clubs and video experiments, providing insights into the evolving landscape of legal practice and education.
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Be a Better Intern
By Shellie Reid
As classes begin this fall, many law students have just finished their first opportunity to work in the legal field. As an ATJ Tech Fellow, my 1L (in law school, each of the three years is lovingly nicknamed 1L,…
Same Problem, Different Day
By Shellie Reid
You may have noticed that I am not fresh from undergrad. Despite my life experience, I started law school with the vision that law practice would be filled with amazing technology and tools to make work more efficient. In school…
Designed To Be Better
By Shellie Reid
A few weeks ago, Miguel Willis challenged the ATJ Tech Fellows to create a “legal solution incorporating raced-based advocacy strategies and the design thinking process.” I’ll be honest, my first thought was “What?”, but then I remembered that back in February, I…
Does Your Welcome Mat Say Leave?
By Shellie Reid
Several years ago, I stumbled across a “welcome” mat that said “Leave” instead of the traditional greeting. Just for fun, I bought it and placed it at our front door. However, I soon moved it to the back door because…
Access to Justice Tech Fellowship
By Shellie Reid
I have always loved keeping up with advances in technology. At times, I have considered going back to school to learn computer programming. Ultimately, my love of law won out and I chose law school instead. Getting involved with Michigan…
Summer Plans
By Shellie Reid
Last summer, I was nervously awaiting the start of law school after let’s say a “few” years of being in the workforce. I was also preparing to go more than 600 miles away from my comfortable home in the suburbs of…