NEXT

Steven Lubet

Steven Lubet

November 27, 2006 | National Law Journal

We Can't Vote on Science

Some may fight over Pluto and the Bible, but in schools, scientists deserve the last word, argues Steven Lubet.

By Steven Lubet

7 minute read

March 21, 2005 | National Law Journal

Robinson Crusoe, Esq.

Steven Lubet contends that by rewarding on-the-fly analysis rather than thorough teamwork, law school exams may send the wrong message to young attorneys.

By Steven Lubet

8 minute read

May 03, 2004 | National Law Journal

Ethicist Cannot Tell a Lie

Professor Steven Lubet gets back to basics: Honesty is the best policy, even if it costs you a prestigious grant.

By Steven Lubet

7 minute read

January 09, 2006 | National Law Journal

The Justice Needs Glasses!

Professor Steven Lubet says we should embrace the baseball analogy: Judges really are like umpires, and at some time or another, we're all Angels fans.

By Steven Lubet

8 minute read

September 11, 2006 | National Law Journal

Who Wants a Jury Trial?

Steven Lubet asks why defense lawyers like juries so much when judges are more likely to acquit.

By Steven Lubet

8 minute read

July 16, 2007 | National Law Journal

Law Students Gone Wild

When a law student takes off her clothes on video, and another one closes down a law school with a potential threat, Steven Lubet wonders what the bar should think.

By Steven Lubet

8 minute read

October 27, 2003 | National Law Journal

Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory

Professor Steven Lubet confesses that he's one liveral who is ready to let America amend the Constitution to protect the flag from desecration.

By Steven Lubet

8 minute read

May 06, 2005 | The Recorder

Faith, Hope, And Lawyering

My friend Mike Lefkow was murdered on Feb. 28, 2005. You probably know that already, since the killing made headlines around the world. Mike was married to federal district court judge Joan Lefkow. Mike's life demonstrates the foolishness of faith based caricature on both sides of the political divide. He was a liberal through and through, devoted to civil liberties, reproductive choice and separation of church and state. But he was also a devout Christian, taking his children to Sunday school every week.

By Steven Lubet

6 minute read

April 02, 2007 | National Law Journal

Do We Need to See Her Face?

Steven Lubet reminds those eager to order Muslim women to unveil that, common sense to the contrary, facial expressions don't tell us much about credibility.

By Steven Lubet

7 minute read

October 01, 2007 | National Law Journal

Hey, Your Honors, Listen Up!

When a state judge started blasting his judicial superiors — very abrasively — the court was not amused, writes Steven Lubet.

By Steven Lubet

7 minute read