Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on constitutional law and judicial power as we welcome Espejo Yaksic, who will join us via Zoom, to explore the structure and role of the Supreme Court of Mexico. Our guest will provide insights into the Court’s evolving role in Mexican democracy, its approach to constitutional interpretation, and its impact on public policy and civil rights. Following the presentation, Prof. Segall will offer a comparative analysis, examining U.S. Supreme Court reform proposals and debates directly. The discussion will highlight key differences in judicial philosophy, institutional design, and the courts’ roles within their respective political systems.
ACS Mentor-Mentee Coffee Chats
ACS at Michigan Law invites its 2025-2026 mentor and mentee pairs to grab coffee together at the law school café. These informal chats are a chance for new law students to get to know second- and third-year students, ask questions about school, internships, and career planning, and foster connection between ACS members generally.
ACS Michigan Law Professional Photographs
ACS at Michigan Law invites its members to sign up to have professional headshots taken by a resident student photographer. We will offer three days of time slots (10/15-10/17 from 4:15-6:30pm) and invite members to sign up to have professional photos taken. This will facilitate our members' career planning activities.
ACS National Supreme Court Preview 2025-2026
This event will involve UND Law students gathering in a room to watch a recording of the ACS National Supreme Court Preview 2025-2026 that happened on September 29th, which featured a diverse group of constitutional and legal experts offering their insights into what we can expect from the upcoming U.S. Supreme Court Term that begins on October 6th. The description for that preview is as follows:
Last Term, the conservative-dominated Supreme Court demonstrated that it remains committed to reshaping the law to fit the demands of the conservative legal movement while frequently using the so-called "Shadow Docket" to enable some of the most harmful policies of the Trump administration without explanation. At a time when the Supreme Court has allowed the rule of law to be stretched to the breaking point, the significance of the upcoming Term cannot be overstated. What can we expect as the justices prepare to once again weigh in on the power of the President and the civil and constitutional rights of voters, racial and sexual minorities, immigrants, students, the criminally accused, and other vulnerable communities?
In this event, we will be serving lunch. RSVP is not required. There will be no featured speakers, other than the ones who spoke in the National Preview event recording.
ACS First General Body Meeting
The Roger Williams School of Law ACS Chapter's first General Body meeting will include an introduction to the new board members, a discussion of the American Constitution Society and its mission, as well as an overview of upcoming events. All Roger Williams Law Students are welcome to attend and become members.
ACS Presents: A Conversation with Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg
In 2022, Alvin Bragg made history as the first African American elected to serve as Manhattan’s District Attorney. DA Bragg earned his B.A. from Harvard College, cum laude, in 1995, and his J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1999. As District Attorney, Bragg has been at the forefront of numerous fights with the Trump Administration as the voice of progressive prosecution. This conversation will explore DA Bragg’s vision for a more equitable legal system and the challenges of progressive prosecution in a high-profile jurisdiction.