The Federalist Society’s chief goal is to foster balanced and open debate about the fundamental principles of individual freedom, limited government, and judicial restraint. Our Federalist Society student chapter seeks both to promote an awareness of these principles and furthering their application through our chapter activities. Our WSRSL Federalist Society is one of more than 200 nation-wide law school chapters!
In the spirit of bringing frank and open discussion of current issues to the law school, we host balanced conversations featuring conservative and libertarian academics presenting diverse views alongside their more liberal counterparts. Topics include checking federal power, protecting individual liberty, interpreting the Constitution according to its original meaning (Originalism), and hot topics in the legal and political spheres. Practicing members play a central role in networking and mentoring young lawyers in student chapters, and student members also have access to the local and national Federalist Society network of over 65,000 legal professionals!
Notable Supreme Court Federalist Society Members include:
- Chief Justice of the United States John Roberts
- Former United States Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia
- Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito
- Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas
- Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch
- Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh
- Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett
In 2019, Politico Magazine stated the Federalist Society "has become one of the most influential legal organizations in history."
WSRSL FedSoc welcomes all students who are interested in increasing their knowledge of judicial theory and differing viewpoints. Be a part of our community by visiting our Instagram and Facebook page!
To become a WSRSL FedSoc member, please visit http://www.fedsoc.org/join