Can a president fight a war that Congress never declared?
The Prize Cases let a president meet a rebellion with force and a blockade before Congress acted. Here is the rule, and its weak point.
Law School Notes
Law School Notes
Notes from law school at Roger Williams: honest class updates, pro bono reflections, and lessons from the 1L and 2L years.
Law School Notes
Pro Se, Pro Bono, Pro Hac Vice: Three Latin Phrases, Plainly
Pro se, pro bono, and pro hac vice sound alike but mean very different things. A law student explains all three Latin phrases in plain English.
Law School Notes, Public Interest
Spring Break with a Detroit Civil Rights Nonprofit
Why one law student chose an alternative spring break in Detroit: volunteering with a civil rights legal center instead of a week at the beach.
Law School Notes
Book Note: Give and Take by Adam Grant
Research shows givers outperform takers over time. What Adam Grant’s Give and Take reveals about generosity, success, and building a meaningful career.
Law School Notes
1L Criminal Law: Actus Reus, Mens Rea, and Punishment
A first-semester law student’s notes from criminal law class: early mornings, the Socratic method, and what the first month really teaches you.