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JWI Hosts Its First Seminar for State Solicitors General

JWI Hosts Its First Seminar for State Solicitors General

The James Wilson Institute hosted its first ever Solicitors General Seminar June 2-3. As far as JWI is aware, this Seminar was the first conference ever to be held designed specifically for state Solicitors General to discuss how a…

Spring 2026 Law School Seminars on Natural Law Jurisprudence

Spring 2026 Law School Seminars on Natural Law Jurisprudence

By The James Wilson Institute • Jun 24 2026

“The James Wilson Institute's work is truly transformational. In a legal environment driven by morally sterile conversation, our seminar gave us a moral vocabulary to meet the challenges of our day.” Vincent G. Schiffiano, University of…

Congratulations to Katie Smithgall Lane '21 on Federal Judgeship

Congratulations to Katie Smithgall Lane (JWI ‘21) on her confirmation in June to a federal judgeship on the United States District Court for the District of Montana! JWI could not be more thrilled to honor her for this…

"James Wilson: The Man Who Wrote 'We the People' and Inspired the Declaration" Public Lecture by Prof. John Mikhail

"James Wilson: The Man Who Wrote 'We the People' and Inspired the Declaration" Public Lecture by Prof. John Mikhail

On Friday, April 24, Professor John Mikhail of Georgetown Law presented a lecture on the legacy of JWI’s namesake, James Wilson, titled: “James Wilson, The Man Who Wrote ‘We the People’ and Inspired the Declaration.”

James Wilson Institute Awarded Prestigious NEH Chairman’s Grant for “America 250” Project

This year, the James Wilson Institute was honored to receive a prestigious Chairman’s Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities in support of JWI’s America 250 Project. This project, already underway, celebrates our namesake…

2026 Winter James Wilson Fellowship Recap

2026 Winter James Wilson Fellowship Recap

Recalling the 2026 Winter James Wilson Fellowship

10 Years Ago: JWI Remembers Justice Scalia

10 Years Ago: JWI Remembers Justice Scalia

On the ten year anniversary of Justice Antonin Scalia's passing, we remember his legacy

Welcoming Dr. Matthew Spalding as our Newest Board Member

Welcoming Dr. Matthew Spalding as our Newest Board Member

Vice President of Washington Operations at Hillsdale College and Dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government

JWI Launches Natural Law for Legislative Staff with Conservative Partnership Institute

JWI Launches Natural Law for Legislative Staff with Conservative Partnership Institute

Too often when a law reaches the courthouse, it is already too late. That is why the James Wilson Institute (JWI) has launched a new, one-of-a kind program to address a deficit among staffers who draft legislation. Nearly all legislation…

2025 Law School Seminars

2025 Law School Seminars

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