Lustitia or Justitia is the roman goddess of justice. Her Greek counterpart is Themis (Θέμις), whose name literally means divine law. Both figures are allegories for the moral force of the justice system. It should be no surprise that America relies heavily on the Greeks and Romans, and lady justice is no exception. Ancient...

Entrance into Law School hinges heavily on two factors: LSAT score and GPA. Also, a strong personal statement, a demonstration of leadership skills, or an ability to diversify yourself from the pack are weighted heavily in the Law School Admissions process. The Numbers Like anything else in life, people rely heavily on quantifiable data....

Slip and Fall suits are highly contingent upon negligence. If you have been injured as a result of a property owner’s negligence, then you are most likely entitled to compensatory damages. Consulting a lawyer is always the best choice when dealing with a serious accident, but below are a few helpful tips for handling...

Every year students enroll in college with hopes of becoming the doctors, lawyers, and professors of the next generation. Indeed, it can be a daunting task embarking on a climb to the top of education’s ivory tower. But with a few simple tips, the road to becoming an attorney can be much less frightful....

In the legal field, there are several different ways to characterize stealing stuff from people. For instance, robbery, in many states, is defined as taking something from another person utilizing violence or the threat of violence. If you threaten someone with something other than violence in order to gain possession of their property, for...