We will be hosting a lunch talk with Chief Judge James Boasberg of D.D.C. on clerking, judicial service, and the D.C. District Court. We anticipate 80 attendees. Co-sponsor is the Harvard Law and Policy Review.
Coffee Chat with Judge Boasberg
ACS will be hosting a coffee chat with Judge Boasberg on clerking and his judicial experiences.
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.
The Shadow Docket: A Conversation with Professor Steve Vladeck
Register Here: https://rutgers.zoom.us/meeting/register/Km-m5BEmTc-0-w6tzPNAbw
What is the Supreme Court’s "shadow docket"—and why is it drawing increased scrutiny?
Join us for a virtual discussion with Professor Stephen Vladeck (Georgetown Law), author of The Shadow Docket: How the Supreme Court Uses Stealth Rulings to Amass Power and Undermine the Republic. The event will examine how the Court is increasingly issuing decisions through emergency orders and unsigned, unexplained rulings—bypassing the traditional process of full briefing and oral argument.
Topics will include:
- The rise and role of the shadow docket
- How these rulings impact transparency and the rule of law
- The implications for the separation of powers and judicial accountability
- Whether recent shadow docket decisions have quietly shifted or overturned precedent, including Humphrey’s Executor
ACS Academic Panel
Join ACS for a candid conversation about the best way to approach 1L year depending on your personal, academic, and career goals. A panel of ACS 2L members will take questions on any topic from exam-writing strategies to general advice on staying sane during this busy year.
Anti-gerrymandering Panel
We will be hosting a panel discussion on anti-gerrymandering, in collaboration with the Black Law Students Association (BLSA) and the Law School Democrats (Dems). The panel will include lawyers from the ACLU.