About the Section
The Section of Science & Technology Law was formed in 1974 to provide a forum for addressing issues at the intersection of law, science, and technology. Since then, the Section has grown to become a focal point for information and policy on many important issues, such as computer and information security law, privacy, cybercrime, scientific evidence, genetic research and engineering, biotechnology and nanotechnology.
Section Chair Ruth Hill Bro's Perspective
- Message from the Chair, Spring Ahead by Getting Involved in a SciTech Committee, from SciTech e-Merging News Fall 2008 issue.
- Message from the Chair, Aspiring to Great Things, from The SciTech Lawyer 2008 Fall 2008 issue.
- Section Chair addresses hot topics in science and technology law; click below to learn more.
Section News
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2009 Student Writing Contest - A Chance for Prizes and Fame! The winner will receive a trip to the ABA Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL and may have his or her submission published in The SciTech Lawyer. Learn more about the 2009 Section Student Writing Contest.
- SciTech and ABA Groups Ponder “Real” Law Rules and Applications in Virtual Environments.
- Resolution No. 100 passed before the House of Delegates in August. It urges Ratification of the UN E-Commerce Convention.
- Resolution No. 301 also passed before the House. It discourages states from requiring private investigator licenses for computer forensics work.
- Access to 2008 Annual Meeting CLE Program Materials.
Section Committees
The Section has 27 substantive committees that are organized into three divisions:
- E-Commerce and IT Law
- Life Sciences and Physical Sciences
- Interdisciplinary Division
Section members are invited to join Section committees at no additional cost. Many committees offer informational newsletters and discussion list serves.
Leadership Opportunities
- Bio Blurb Editor-In-Chief sought; learn more.
- Future of Evidence Committee seeks chapter contributions for a book. Please e-mail Professor Epstein at jepstein@widener.edu for more information.
- Life Sciences and Physical Sciences leadership opportunity; learn more.
- Technical Standardization Committee seeks two student volunteers; learn more.
Calendar of Events
Member Resources
SciTech E-Merging News – New quarterly electronic newsletter features the most up-to-date substantive practice perspectives and news on Section activities and opportunities.
The SciTech Lawyer – Quarterly magazine features practical and timely articles on scitech issues.
Jurimetrics Journal – Quarterly scholarly journal featuring law-review type articles and book reviews.
Biotech Briefing - Join the Biotechnology Law Committee now to receive this quarterly publication
Science & Technology Law News
Section Books
Scientific Evidence Review: Admissibility and Use of Expert Evidence in the Courtroom, Monograph 8
The SciTech Lawyer
The SciTech Lawyer is the Section’s member benefit quarterly magazine featuring practical and timely articles on a diverse range of science and technology law issues.
Law Student & Young Lawyer Resources
Upcoming Section Programs
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Career Resources
ABA Career Counsel – Job postings for lawyers and law students
Career Opportunities
