Proof Over Precedent

The Access to Justice Lab at Harvard Law School discusses the work of bringing credible evidence to lawyers, judges, and decision makers, to transform the U.S. justice system into an evidence-based field. We bring you ...more

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December 16, 2025 00:25:44
Episode 27: The Hidden Costs of Pretrial Detention

Episode 27: The Hidden Costs of Pretrial Detention

In this Student Voices episode, HLS J.D. candidate Leann Poarch discusses the significant costs of detaining individuals who await trial, such as legal fees,...

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December 09, 2025 01:03:17
Episode 26: When is Informed Consent Unnecessary?

Episode 26: When is Informed Consent Unnecessary?

Image by Courtney Chrystal, J.D. candidate, Harvard Law School In this episode of Proof Over Precedent, the fourth in a series on Ethics in...

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December 02, 2025 00:58:28
Episode 25: Legal Labyrinths Reveal Divorce Filing Woes

Episode 25: Legal Labyrinths Reveal Divorce Filing Woes

Image by Felicia Quan, J.D. candidate, Harvard Law School Why is it so hard logistically to file for divorce when legally some cases are...

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December 02, 2025 00:46:30
Episode 24: Till Death—or an Affordable Divorce—Do Us Part

Episode 24: Till Death—or an Affordable Divorce—Do Us Part

Image by Felicia Quan, J.D. candidate, Harvard Law School When it comes to obtaining a divorce, pro se litigants face significant obstacles, stemming primarily...

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November 18, 2025 00:29:44
Episode 23: Innovative Approaches to Mental Health Hearings

Episode 23: Innovative Approaches to Mental Health Hearings

Image by Courtney Chrystal, J.D. candidate, Harvard Law School Rogers hearings allow Massachusetts judges to approve treatment plans for involuntarily committed individuals, but the...

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November 10, 2025 00:22:25
Episode 22: Exploring Involuntary Commitment and Legal Reforms

Episode 22: Exploring Involuntary Commitment and Legal Reforms

Image by Courtney Chrystal, J.D. candidate, Harvard Law School In this “Student Voices” episode of Proof Over Precedent, HLS student Aarushi Solanki discusses involuntary...

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