The legal industry is always evolving. The idea of “law new” has emerged as a term to describe legal services provided in innovative ways that benefit clients. This includes working with underserved communities, focusing on technology and developing strategies that haven’t been traditional law firm practice in the past. The concept of law new is a broad one that can be hard to pin down, but most attorneys who focus on this type of work will agree that it involves looking at the practice of law in different ways to deliver value to clients.
New policy ideas often begin in a legislative committee, which is where staff members with specialized legislative training work to change the language of State laws. Senators may come up with the idea for a bill, or it could be an idea that comes from their constituents, a group seeking to address an issue, or even a State official. Once the idea is settled on, the staff of a legislative committee creates a draft for the new legislation.
Once a draft has been prepared, it can be moved forward in the legislative process, which typically involves a committee hearing and a public debate. The draft can be amended at this point, and the final version of the bill will reflect these changes. Once the legislature has approved the bill, it is sent to the Governor for review. The Governor has 10 days (not counting Sundays) to sign or veto the legislation. If the bill is signed, it becomes law; if it is vetoed, it is returned to both houses for overriding the Governor’s disapproval.
Some of the most popular laws in the United States were created through this process. The Constitution of the United States, for example, was initially a written document that was revised several times as it was ratified, and eventually became the set of laws that govern the entire country.