Advisory Opinions Law Schools vs. Conservative Scholars
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Jan 21, 2025 
Joelle Alasea, an Associate Professor of Law at Catholic University, and Trevor McFadden, a D.C. court Judge, dive into vital discussions about constitutional law education. They highlight originalism's role and advocate for a diverse ideological landscape in legal academia. The duo explores corpus linguistics in interpreting legal texts and shares personal anecdotes, including a unique lawsuit against Satan. They emphasize balancing theory with practice in law schools while discussing career paths that prioritize skills over prestige.
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Melee at CUA
- David French recounts a previous debate at CUA where he lost his temper.
- He aims for calm composure this time.
Con Law Kickoff
- Joel Alicea began his Con Law class by reviewing the entire Constitution.
- He adopted this practice from Justice Kavanaugh.
Text vs. Doctrine
- Modern Supreme Court doctrine often deviates from the Constitution's text.
- Law schools prioritize current doctrine, making textual analysis less prominent.