A journal is a book in which entries are made or events are recorded on a daily basis. Some common uses of the term “journal” in a legal sense include:
In the context of statutes, a journal is a daily record of the proceedings and...legal education and writing
judge
A judge is an appointed or elected official who decides legal disputes in court. Judges are required to be impartial and unbiased in their decision making. It is important to note that the specific roles and powers of judges may vary across...
judgment as a matter of law
A judgment as a matter of law (JMOL) is a judgment entered during a jury trial, either before or after verdict, when a party has been fully heard on the issue and the court finds that no reasonable jury could reach a different conclusion (i.e...
judgment notwithstanding the verdict
A judgment notwithstanding the verdict is a procedural device for a trial court to modify jury findings to correct erroneous verdicts. A judgment notwithstanding the verdict is also known as a JNOV, an abbreviation for judgment non obstante...
judicial ethics
Judicial ethics is part of the larger legal category of legal ethics. Judicial ethics consists of the standards and norms that bear on judges and covers such matters as how to maintain independence, impartiality, and avoid impropriety.
...judicial review
Judicial review is the idea, fundamental to the U.S. system of government, that the actions of the executive and legislative branches of government are subject to review and possible invalidation by the judiciary. Judicial review allows the...
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Juris Doctor (J.D.) is the professional degree that has been required to practice law in the United States in almost all states for decades. The degree usually requires three years of study involving a wide-range of subjects as set by the...
jurisprudence
Overview
The word jurisprudence derives from the Latin term juris prudentia, which means "the study, knowledge, or science of law." In the United States, jurisprudence commonly means the philosophy of law. Legal philosophy has many aspects,...
jus cogens
Jus cogens, or compelling law, refers to a category of norms that govern customary international law. The Latin term is used interchangeably with the English term “peremptory norm”.
Jus cogens norms differ from other norms...
Kennedy v. Bremerton (2022)
Kennedy v. Bremerton (2022) is the Supreme Court case that concerns rights under the First Amendment, particularly the Free Exercise and Free Speech clauses.
The Court held in Kennedy v. Bremerton that “the free exercise...