Revisionist History The Tortoise and the Hare
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Jun 27, 2019 The podcast dives into a peculiar speech by Antonin Scalia, prompting a deep analysis of higher education challenges. It critiques the legal profession's reliance on connections over merit, exploring the LSAT's origins and potential biases. The conversation shifts to data-driven hiring in law firms, advocating for a reform that emphasizes individual skills. Finally, a lighthearted exchange examines the unpredictable nature of competition, blending humor with philosophical reflections on experience versus youth.
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Scalia's Clerk Selection
- Justice Scalia, speaking at American University, dismisses a student's question about success in law.
- He claims he only hires clerks from elite schools, prioritizing pedigree over potential.
Sutton's Success
- Scalia admits his best clerk, Jeff Sutton, attended Ohio State, not an elite school.
- This contradicts his earlier statement about only hiring from top-tier institutions.
LSAT's Limitations
- The LSAT, which favors quick processing over deep understanding, is not an accurate measure of legal ability.
- Jeff Sutton's success despite a lower LSAT score exemplifies this.