The Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies, or simply called the Federalist Society, was formed in 1982 by a group of law students from top law schools, specifically, Harvard, Yale, and the University of Chicago. The organization was founded with the aim of reforming the current US judicial system. From being an organization composed mainly of law students, the Federalist Society has grown and developed into being the largest network of students and legal professionals in the US.
The Federalist Society is currently composed of three main divisions: Student Division, Lawyers Division, and a Faculty Division. The group has members of more than 10,000 law students from ABA-accredited and non-ABA accredited law schools, as well as members from international graduate and law institutions. The Federalist Society also has chapters all over the US and in other countries, and has around 30,000 members in their Alumni and Faculty Division.
Mission and vision
The Federalist Society aims to improve current and future political leaders’ understanding of the underlying principles in the Constitution of the United States. The organization believes that the main purpose for the state’s existence is to preserve and uphold individual freedom and the country’s traditional values by ensuring that the judiciary follows the limitations and rights stated in the Constitution. Furthermore, Federalists aim to spread legal awareness on constitutional issues and serve as watchdogs of the US judiciary system.
Programs and activities
The Federalist Society is known, among many other things, for the forums, discussions, and debates they hold in law schools across the US. Through these, and their annual gatherings, Federalists have successfully redefined the terms of legal debate and spread awareness and information regarding the issues that the US judiciary system currently faces. To ensure that the discussions and debates are as informative and unbiased as possible, the Federalist Society also invites speakers from opposing sides to present their views.
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