Scribes (society)
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Scribes was formed in 1951 by [Arthur T. Vanderbilt](/wiki/Arthur_T._Vanderbilt "Arthur T. Vanderbilt"), Chief Justice of the [New Jersey Supreme Court](/wiki/New_Jersey_Supreme_Court "New Jersey Supreme Court"). That year he invited several like\-minded lawyers to join him in creating an organization to assist those who would write about the law as well as to promote better legal writing. Membership was initially limited to members of the legal profession who had published at least one book or three articles on legal subjects; new members were required to be nominated by an existing member. Later, the eligibility requirement was reduced to one book or two articles, and nominations are no longer necessary.


What is the significance of publishing a book or articles on legal subjects for joining Scribes?