Law professors, judges, and practicing lawyers have one thing in common besides a law degree: All of us write. And in writing, we often borrow from the writings of others. Indeed, a certain amount of borrowing is permissible—even expected.
At what point does borrowing cross the line into plagiarism? Professors Carol Bast and Linda Samuels tackle that question in their article, Plagiarism and Legal Scholarship in the Age of Information Sharing. Although the title suggests that the article is directed toward academia, it also addresses plagiarism issues in judicial chambers and law firms. If you write anything, and if you want to avoid accusations of plagiarism, then you should read it.
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