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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 fi... more
FAQs about Proof Over Precedent:How many episodes does Proof Over Precedent have?The podcast currently has 17 episodes available.
September 15, 2025Episode 14: Ethical Conundrums in Legal ResearchIn this Proof Over Precedent episode, the third show in the 'Demystifying IRBs' series, host Jim Greiner meets with IRB expert Shannon Sewards to answer the tricky question: Who counts as a 'human subject'? Legal researchers need to know about IRBs and how they define ‘human subjects’ and IRBs need to know about legal research and the role of participants in the studies....more46minPlay
September 08, 2025Episode 13: Criminal Gideon, Civil Gideon, And GenderThis "Student Voices" episode of Proof Over Precedent discusses the critical need for providing legal representation in civil cases—particularly those in which an individual's home, family, or safety is at risk. While the right to counsel already extends to criminal cases in both federal and state courts, it does not currently extend to civil cases, where the socioeconomic outcomes often affect women more so than men. HLS LLM Laura Aquino asks why civil cases are not treated with the same level of importance as criminal cases and argues that expanding legal access is a matter of both fairness and justice....more16minPlay
September 08, 2025Episode 13: Criminal Gideon, Civil Gideon, And GenderThis "Student Voices" episode of Proof Over Precedent discusses the critical need for providing legal representation in civil cases—particularly those in which an individual's home, family, or safety is at risk. While the right to counsel already extends to criminal cases in both federal and state courts, it does not currently extend to civil cases, where the socioeconomic outcomes often affect women more so than men. HLS LLM Laura Aquino asks why civil cases are not treated with the same level of importance as criminal cases and argues that expanding legal access is a matter of both fairness and justice....more16minPlay
September 08, 2025Episode 13: Justice for All—Why No Legal Aid for Civil Cases?This "Student Voices" episode of Proof Over Precedent discusses the critical need for providing legal representation in civil cases—particularly those in which an individual's home, family, or safety is at risk. While the right to counsel already extends to criminal cases in both federal and state courts, it does not currently extend to civil cases, where the socioeconomic outcomes often affect women more so than men. HLS J.D. candidate Laura Aquino asks why civil cases are not treated with the same level of importance as criminal cases and argues that expanding legal access is a matter of both fairness and justice....more16minPlay
September 01, 2025Episode 12: Can Texts Help Secure Housing and Avoid Evictions?In this episode of Proof Over Precedent, host Jim Greiner talks with the A2J Lab’s Renee Danser about the recently completed pilot study referred to as the “Eviction Diversion Study.” The study aimed to combat housing security by providing legal information and resources to at-risk populations in the Houston area via text messaging. Ultimately, insights gained from the pilot highlighted the need for and promise of a full-scale study on light-touch intervention as a means of avoiding evictions. Read the corresponding blog post. Speakers: Resources mentioned: Share feedback and relevant topics you would like the A2J Lab to discuss: [email protected] Stay connected […]...more47minPlay
August 25, 2025Episode 11: Breaking Legal Traditions -- Insights from Medicine's Evidence-Based EvolutionIn this "Student Voices" episode of Proof Over Precedent, HLS student Andrew Reed explores how the legal profession could benefit from adopting data-driven, evidence-based practices similar to those in medicine. The episode examines the historical transformation of medicine from tradition-based to science-based and discusses key lessons that law can learn....more16minPlay
August 18, 2025Episode 10: What is Human Subjects Research in Law?In this second episode in the Proof Over Precedent series on demystifying the institutional review board process in law, host Jim Greiner speaks again with IRB expert Shannon Sewards, this time to define human subjects research and differentiate it from medical research....more53minPlay
August 11, 2025Episode 9: Cellphone Bans: Courthouse Nuisance or Necessity?In this Student Voices episode of Proof Over Precedent, J.D. candidate Andrew Reed discusses courthouse cell phone bans including unintended consequences, potential solutions to cellphone disruptions, and an opportunity for empirical studies on the topic....more18minPlay
August 04, 2025Episode 8: Ethics in Research -- IRBs and the Common Rule ExplainedThis week, in the first of a series of podcast talks demystifying IRBs, Proof Over Precedent host Jim Greiner talks with IRB expert Shannon Sewards about the importance of IRBs and the Common Rule in ensuring ethical research practices, particularly as it applies to legal research....more41minPlay
July 28, 2025Episode 7: Evaluating Online and In-Person Family Law HearingsDoes the medium of family law cases -- online or in-person -- factor into procedural justice and the satisfaction of litigants in these cases? One U.S. court system wanted to find out. With the study a few months from completion, a third factor has emerged-- litigant choice....more45minPlay
FAQs about Proof Over Precedent:How many episodes does Proof Over Precedent have?The podcast currently has 17 episodes available.