Judge Jones is reviewing a cyberbullying case in her courtroom. When Judge Jones rules, in her pronouncement of the case, she discusses the law along with the importance of social conditions behind her ruling. She also is parting from past precedents in order to follow societal values in regards to cyberbullying. Judge Jones is using which school of jurisprudence?

A) The historical school of law
B) Legal positivism
C) Natural law
D) Legal realism
E) Stare decisis

Legal Realism

A school of legal thought that emphasizes the importance of real-world outcomes and the roles of social and economic conditions in shaping law, rather than abstract rules.

Cyberbullying

The use of digital platforms and devices to harass, threaten, embarrass, or target another person, typically involving repeated behavior aimed at causing distress.

Societal Values

The shared beliefs, norms, and standards of behavior that reflect the collective preferences and priorities of a society.