The Victor Davis Hanson Show Beyond Peak Woke?: VDH Interviews Ilya Shapiro on Our University Censors
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Jan 13, 2025 Ilya Shapiro, a senior lecturer at Georgetown Center for the Constitution and author of "Lawless: The Miseducation of America's Elite," shares his experiences navigating the challenges of legal education. He critiques the impact of diversity initiatives on the training of future lawyers, reflecting on controversies like those at Stanford Law School. Shapiro discusses the growing influence of activism within elite institutions, the decline of academic rigor, and the pressures shaping law school culture today, including censorship and political agendas.
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Book's Origin
- Ilya Shapiro's book, "Lawless," stemmed from his experience at Georgetown Law School.
- He was investigated for a tweet criticizing Biden's Supreme Court nominee selection process.
Decline in Core Legal Education
- Law schools are neglecting core legal subjects like contractual and liability law.
- This decline in foundational legal training coincides with increased focus on social activism and DEI initiatives.
Impact of Social Activism on Legal Training
- Law schools' focus on social activism and DEI initiatives may negatively impact students' legal training.
- This can affect their intellectual rigor, empiricism, and objectivity, making them less prepared for legal practice.
