Justice Studies Colloquium Series

Friday, December 4, 2009

INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Speaker:  William Kaschak
National Center for State Courts
Vice President of the International Programs

Time:  2:10 PM in the MUB Theatre II

Mr. Kaschak's presentation will focus on the Economic Growth (EG)/ Democracy and Governance (DG) nexus of International Development programs.  Briefly, he will trace the evolution of international development efforts as they moved from a predominantly technological phase to a second phase in which the emphasis is placed on sustainability.  In the technological phase, international donor effects to assist Third World countries consisted almost exclusively of "technical" interventions-i.e. investments in agriculture, health, education, infrastructure, and macro-economics.  While these investments generated some positive results, with rare exception they were not sustainable.  More often than not, activity ceased when project funding came to an end.  Recognition of this fact ushered in a second phase-the quest for sustainability of development efforts.  An emphasis has been placed on the cultural dimensions of development.  Mr. Kaschak argues that the proscribed behavior of recipient cultures, particularly as it relates to the rule of law, is critical to the sustainability of "technical" interventions.  The rule of law, a state in which most of the people in a society, agree to play by most of the rules most of the time, is essential for promoting a measure of security over economic activity vital for generating and sustaining economic growth.  The rule of law is also critical for creating a sense of security within the society writ large that can contribute to a more equitable distribution of the benefits of economic growth.

Mr. Kaschak will conclude his presentation with examples of donor-funded rule of law projects and there contribution to fomenting sustainable development.  The examples are drawn from the National Center for State Court's international portfolio.

Friday, September 25, 2009 HOW AND WHY DO LAWYERS MISBEHAVE?  "A FEW BAD APPLES" OR SYSTEMATIC PATTERNS OF PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT? Speaker:  Professor Lynn Mather Professor of Law and Research Professor of Political Science, SUNY Buffalo Time:  2:10 PM in the MUB Theatre II Ethical rules governing professional conduct apply to all lawyers, regardless of their practice site or area of law, but the institutions enforcing professional self-discipline vary.  The sharp differentiation of the legal profession presents a challenge to the "one-size-fits-all" professional rules.  My paper draws on data from state bar disciplinary bodies, surveys of legal malpractice claims, and research on the professionalism among divorce lawyers in New Hampshire and Maine to explore patterns in lawyers' misconduct according to their workplace setting and area of practice.  I also consider the implications of the recent move from legal ethics to risk management in thinking about professional conduct.

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Friday, October 23, 2009

TIPS ON GRANT SUBMISSION TO THE NSF LAW AND SOCIAL SCIENCE PROGRAM

Speaker:  Scott Barclay, Program Director
Law and Social Science Program, National Science Foundation

Time:  2:10 PM in the MUB Theatre II

Following this meeting, Scott will conduct a workshop in Huddleston 208 for people intending to submit or resubmit proposals to the Law and Social Sciences Program for the 1/15/10 or 8/15/10 deadlines; email Deb  Briand  (dlb@cisunix.unh.edu) by 10/16/09 if you would like to attend.  

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

PANEL DISCUSSION ON JUVENILE JUSTICE

Time: 12:40 PM in DeMeritt 112

Moderator:
Ted Kirkpatrick, Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts

Panel Participants:
*  Hon. Judge Paul H. Lawrence, JD, Goffstown District Court
*  William Fenniman, Director, NH Division for Juvenile Justice Services
* Dr. J. Eric Vance, Medical Director, NH Division of Juvenile Justice Services