Have any of you taken Con law yet? It is such an interesting and dynamic area of the law, especially right now as the rule of law is being testing by the executive branch in ways we have not yet seen. Do you have a favorite case? Is there a certain area of the law that is interesting to you? I have always been fascinated with gang injunctions. It is a violation of the 1st amendment right to free assembly. The argument is that the safety of the neighborhood is more important that an individuals right to hang out with you who they want, even if they aren't committing a crime, just because they have been identified as a member of a certain group (albeit generally a criminal organization).

Exploring the Complex Relationship Between Law and Justice Dilemmas at the Intersection of Law and Morality • Can a law that is democratically enacted still be fundamentally unjust, and if so, what gives judges or citizens the moral authority to resist it? • Should justice prioritize truth, fairness, or social stability when those three values cannot all be achieved at the same time? • If punishment cannot undo the harm suffered by a victim, what is its true philosophical purpose: retribution, deterrence, rehabilitation, or something else? • Is the legitimacy of a legal system determined by its procedures (the rule of law) or by the moral outcomes it produces, and what happens when those two conflict? • If artificial intelligence eventually applies legal rules more consistently than human judges, should society accept decisions that are more predictable but potentially less compassionate? The Question of Loyalty When Law and Justice Conflict • When law and justice diverge, which deserves our loyalty—and who has the legitimate authority to decide when that divergence has become intolerable? Foundational Legal and Philosophical Concepts • no simple answer and naturally leads into discussions of H.L.A. Hart, Ronald Dworkin, John Rawls, Lon L. Fuller, legal positivism, natural law, constitutionalism, civil disobedience, and the rule of law.

Hi law skoolers! Starting July 6, we will do a 1L skills refresher for you all! Law school focuses on learning the LAW but you need SKILLS to read, write, and argue the law. Each week we will focus on one skill set that is needed to succeed in law school. Gotta make sure we get the fall semester started off right! Even if you are a rising 2L, make sure to join us since we can always improve these skills. July 6: Briefing cases & Outlining July 13: Handling cold calls in class July 20: IRAC & Essay Writing July 27: MBE Skills & Pitfalls Schedule of events to come!

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