We are thrilled to announce that John Joergensen has joined the Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI) as our new Assistant Director of Curriculum. With an impressive background in legal research, education, and technology, John brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our organization.
Bio
John Joergensen has extensive experience in legal research, education and technology.
As a librarian at Rutgers Law School, he established and maintained digital collections of New Jersey and federal law. He has written and presented extensively the importance of making legal information available and affordable. 2007 he received the Public Access to Government Information Award from the American Association of Law Libraries and in 2011 was named to the Fastcase 50 as one of the country’s “most interesting and provocative leaders in the combined fields of law, scholarship and technology.”
As director of the Rutgers University Law School Libraries, he worked to expand public collections as well as serve the needs of the law school community. He has taught Advanced Legal Research, Remedies, and Criminal Law.
Prior to becoming a librarian, John practiced criminal law.
of a new legal casebook, “Constitutional Rights,” published by eLangdell® Press and authored by Jud Campbell of Stanford Law School. This resource is designed for a one-semester survey course on federal constitutional rights and promises to be an invaluable addition to your classroom.
different legal subject areas
imparting legal knowledge but also honing the practical skills of your students, particularly those in clinical settings where applying this knowledge is critical. The “Legal Writing Handbook for Clinical Students” emerges as an invaluable resource in this context, designed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. Its focus on individual writing skills per chapter provides a scaffolded approach that is both manageable for students and highly effective.
