Who may be authors of treatises?

• A. Academics or practicing attorneys
• B. Judges only
• C. Legislators only
• D. Paralegals only

Answer: (A)

Treatises are comprehensive, scholarly works that analyze and synthesize legal doctrine to guide understanding and application of the law. The authors are typically academics who study and teach law and practicing attorneys who bring practical, real‑world experience to complex legal topics. This mix ensures rigorous analysis grounded in actual practice, producing reliable, well-researched material that lawyers and students rely on. Judges may publish writings on legal topics, and legislators create statutes rather than treatises, but those roles aren’t the standard source of treatises. Paralegals generally do not author treatises. So the most fitting authors are academics or practicing attorneys.