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Laura M. Scott serves as Senior Lecturing Fellow and Assistant Director for Reference, Clinics, and Outreach at Duke University School of Law, where she has been a core member of the Law Library faculty since August 2005. Her role bridges legal education and information science within the law school's academic ecosystem.
Her academic credentials include:
- B.A. in History from Duke University
- J.D. from New York University School of Law
- M.S.L.S. from Simmons College
Scott's professional trajectory evolved from legal practice in litigation and bankruptcy at Choate Hall & Stewart to specialized law librarianship. Her research interests focus on practical legal research methodologies, with particular expertise in bankruptcy proceedings, litigation support systems, and business law research frameworks. She develops curriculum that translates complex legal information systems into actionable research skills for law students.
Her professional engagement includes:
- Membership in the Massachusetts Bar
- Active participation in the American Association of Law Libraries
- Leadership in the Southeastern Association of Law Libraries
As an educator, Scott teaches foundational courses including Legal Analysis, Research & Writing (160AB) and Research Methods in Business Law (773), while directing the library's research instruction program and reference services for the law school community.
