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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January 19, 2026 00:15:45
Episode 32: Arbitration vs. Litigation -- Who Benefits?

Episode 32: Arbitration vs. Litigation -- Who Benefits?

When it comes to consumer protection, signing off on the fine print may equate to signing off certain legal rights and agreeing not to...

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January 12, 2026 00:18:07
Episode 31: Life Without Parole—a Death Sentence in Disguise

Episode 31: Life Without Parole—a Death Sentence in Disguise

In this "Student Voices" episode, HLS J.D. candidate Kristen Arnold looks at the procedural shortcomings of life sentences without the possibility of parole, particularly...

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January 06, 2026 01:02:53
Episode 30: Do Judges Actually Read Search Warrants?

Episode 30: Do Judges Actually Read Search Warrants?

Despite search warrants being a topic of significant interest in court cases and legal scholarship, the process of obtaining warrants offers comparatively little information....

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December 22, 2025 00:25:27
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Episode 28: Pretrial Detention Efficacy and Alternatives

This Student Voices episode focuses on the data and studies pointing to the shortcomings of pretrial detention – the significant costs, lack of impact...

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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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