- JURIST
Infobox Website
name = JURIST
favicon =
caption = Screenshot from JURIST
url = http://jurist.law.pitt.edu/
commercial = No
type = Legal
registration = No
political =
owner = Bernard Hibbitts
author = Bernard Hibbitts
launch date = 1996
current status = Active
revenue =
language = English
slogan =
alexa =JURIST is an online legal news service hosted by the
University of Pittsburgh School of Law , written by founder ProfessorBernard Hibbitts and a staff of more than 40 law students working in Pittsburgh and other US locations. It features continuously-updated US and international legal news researched in real time. JURIST also provides expert commentary, key primary documents and video.In March 2008 JURIST was nominated for a
Webby Award as best Law website. The site won theWebby People's Voice Award in 2006. Other distinctions and awards include recognition by theABA Journal in its 2008 Top 100 list of "the best Web sites by lawyers, for lawyers" and the 2006 W3 Gold Award in the Law and Legal Services category.JURIST is provided as a public service and is completely non-commercial.
NEWS
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=Paper Chase [http://jurist.law.pitt.edu/paperchase/ Paper Chase] , JURIST] =Paper Chase is JURIST's flagship news service, producing breaking legal news supplemented by primary source material. Paper Chase staff report and research the latest legal developments in real time for members of the legal community and the public at large. Paper Chase covers legal news stories based on their substantive importance rather than on their mass-market or commercial appeal. Paper Chase is written by law student anchors under the direction of Editor-in-chief
Bernard Hibbitts , acting Executive Director Abigail Salisbury and acting News Director Joe Shaulis."'
COMMENTARY
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JURIST's commentary services provide readers with content produced by newsmakers, legal professionals and the academic community on topics covered by Paper Chase.
=Forum [http://jurist.law.pitt.edu/forum/ Forum] , JURIST] =JURIST's ForumForum] publishes op-ed pieces on legal developments. More timely than traditional legal scholarship, Forum pieces are written by law professors, lawmakers, and other experts, providing a unique resource for both the legal community and the public at large.
=Hotline [http://jurist.law.pitt.edu/hotline/ Hotline] , JURIST] =JURIST's HotlineHotline] solicits commentary on legal news from lawyers, advocacy groups, legislators and other news makers. This commentary ties directly into JURIST's Paper Chase stories and offers readers pointed opinion on Paper ChasePaper Chase] material from legal experts. HotlineHotline] also serves to broaden JURIST readership by building relationships with individuals and organizations that share an interest in some aspect of the law.
=Dateline [http://jurist.law.pitt.edu/dateline/ Dateline] , JURIST] =DatelineDateline] publishes reports from law students around the world. Commentary on Dateline comes from numerous countries, including countries in Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
OTHER SERVICES
=Topics [http://jurist.law.pitt.edu/currentawareness/ Topics] , JURIST] =JURIST's TopicsTopics] allows users to browse material by general topic. The Topics section combines information from all of JURIST's services. This allows readers to see all of the up-to-date news, commentary and documents about a topic in one place.
=Gazette [http://jurist.law.pitt.edu/gazette/ Documents] , JURIST] =
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