Archive - Original Jurisdiction

The Federalist Society Announces Its Next Leader

The process by which Sheldon Gilbert was selected was full of twists and turns, but turned out well in the end.

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Judicial Notice (12.15.24): The Next Generation

FedSoc’s new president, $1 million associate bonuses, Luigi Mangione’s lawyers, and Jones Day’s latest SCOTUS clerk haul.

Dec 16 •

Fox News Wins Underscore The Value Of The First Amendment—To Conservatives

Recent courtroom wins by Fox News are a reminder: free-speech principles protect us all.

Dec 13 •

How AI Is Transforming Legal Writing: Ross Guberman

Let AI handle your Bluebooking—a feature coming soon to BriefCatch, Guberman’s groundbreaking legal writing and editing tool.

Dec 11 •

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Judicial Notice (12.08.24): Naughty Or Nice

‘Unretirements’ by federal judges, a new White House counsel pick, a Trump nominee with an enemies list, and time running out for TikTok.

Dec 9 •

SCOTUS Clerk Hiring Watch: Retirement Clues?

Here’s more reason to think that Justices Thomas and Alito aren’t stepping down, at least for the time being.

Dec 5 •

4 Top SCOTUS Contenders In The Second Trump Administration

An Asian-American or openly gay Supreme Court justice could be in the cards.

Dec 4 •

November 2024

Ready To Take On The Trump Administration: Amol Sinha

As executive director of the ACLU of New Jersey, Sinha has spent the past year getting ready for Donald Trump’s return to the White House.

Nov 27 •

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Congratulations To The 2025 Bristow Fellows

If you aspire to a Bristow, try clerking multiple times—24 out of the 25 most recent Bristow Fellows completed two or more clerkships.

Nov 25 •

Judicial Notice (11.24.24): Follow The Leader

Trump’s new AG pick, Cravath’s year-end bonuses, partner defections from Weil, and a Senate deal on judges.

Nov 24 •

3 Tips For Having A Career As A Politically Engaged Lawyer

Lawyers can make a difference as well as a living—but it calls for a combination of patience, planning, and courage.

Nov 21 •

A Veteran—And Victor—Of Many Courtroom Battles: Beth Wilkinson

A renowned trial lawyer and founder of an incredibly successful boutique, Beth Wilkinson isn’t tired of winning.

Nov 20 •

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