Amicus Humoriae: An Anthology of Legal Humor

Daniel R. White, editor of Trials and Tribulations: Appealing Legal Humor
"...truly the definitive collection of law review humor... Every lawyer worthy of the name should own several copies."

Bryan A. Garner, editor-in-chief of Black’s Law Dictionary
"'Hello to law reviews!' If they seem like a vast literary desert, this is the oasis we’ve been looking for."

Bruce C. Ward, co-author of JP . . . The Legal Cartoon
"What a funny book!"

Tony Mauro, Legal Times, Feb. 4, 2004
Each article is a gem of writing and parody that editors of law reviews should take to heart.

The National Jurist, March 2004
"Definitely a good read."

The Green Bag, Fall 2003
"A collect[ion] of rare gems."

The National Law Journal, February 2004
"A very funny romp through legal life."

Legal Times, February 2004
"[S]plendid examples of the seriously underdeveloped genre of law review humor writing."

The Law Teacher, Spring 2004
"[Y]ou will doubtless enjoy taking a break from your labors by perusing this collection of 25 amusing law review articles."

Book Description
This new work reprints 25 of the funniest law review articles from the past 50 years, arranged in five categories: law students, law professors, lawyers, judges, and legal scholarship. Also included is a comprehensive bibliography, which is an invaluable research tool. The cover features an original cartoon by the noted artist Alan Gerson.

About the Author
Robert M. Jarvis is a professor at Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center. Thomas E. Baker and Andrew McClurg are professors at Florida International College of Law.


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"Contrary to popular opinion, not all legal writing is dull, stuffy, and pompous. Some of it is actually well-written, interesting, and funny." "In this collection, the compilers - three law professors with a little too much time on their hands - have picked their 25 favorite legal ripostes. These gems are sure to keep you laughing all the way to the courthouse and back." As a special bonus, the compilers have included a bibliography containing cites to hundreds of other funny legal pieces.


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