The Federalist View: A Background

Formed in the 1980s by a group of students from the law schools of Yale, Harvard, and the University of Chicago, the Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies seek to reform the present judicial system of the United States. The Federalist Society has grown from an active student organization made up of a handful of law student upstarts into the largest legal network in the United States.

Members

Better known as the Federalist Society, this group has grown to have as many as 10,000 student members from 196 ABA-accredited law schools, 24 non-ABA law schools,a number of international graduate and law institutions and a few undergraduate schools as well. Almost 30,000 members comprise the Alumni and Faculty Division of this group from different chapters across the country and even the world.

Beliefs

The Federalist Society believes that the state exists to preserve freedom, and that it is the duty and responsibility of the judiciary to uphold this freedom through the rights and limitations stated in the Constitution. Simply put, members of the Federalist Society believe that the Constitution of the United States should be interpreted not for the convenience of the case, but for what it really stands for. Federalists aim to spread this awareness and put the present judiciary system back on track according to the original tenets of the Constitution.

Forums and discussions

This group has been made famous for the forums and discussions that they organize in law schools across the country. The Federalist Society’s views on the current issues of judicial system of the country are discussed in annual gatherings held in various locations. Speakers from opposing sides are also invited to present a fair view on certain issues.

Funding

The Federalist Society is the largest funded legal organization, receiving grants from private entities and prestigious members. These funds are used for the various causes and movements initiated by the organization to further their beliefs.

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