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JWI Hosts Its First Seminar for State Solicitors General

JWI Hosts Its First Seminar for State Solicitors General

Jul 2 2026
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 '21 on Federal Judgeship

Jun 12 2026
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

Jun 10 2026
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

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

Jun 1 2026
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

Feb 25 2026
Recalling the 2026 Winter James Wilson Fellowship
10 Years Ago: JWI Remembers Justice Scalia

10 Years Ago: JWI Remembers Justice Scalia

Feb 20 2026
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

Feb 20 2026
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

Dec 19 2025
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

Dec 2 2025
2025 Leadership and the Law Award Gala

2025 Leadership and the Law Award Gala

Oct 16 2025
2025 Leadership and the Law Award Gala
2025 Summer Fellowship Recap

2025 Summer Fellowship Recap

Sep 26 2025
Recalling the 2025 Summer Fellowship
In Memoriam: Affiliated Scholar John Baker

In Memoriam: Affiliated Scholar John Baker

Sep 12 2025
JWI Hosts Second Alumni Family Day

JWI Hosts Second Alumni Family Day

Jun 30 2025
JWI Founder & Co-Director Hadley Arkes with the 2025 Family Day AlumniOur James Wilson Fellowship Alumni are essential to the mission and vision of our organization. With a community of nearly 200 (and growing!) Alumni, shaping…
JWI Celebrates Fellowship Alumni Achievements

JWI Celebrates Fellowship Alumni Achievements

Jun 20 2025
Please join us in celebrating two of our James Wilson Fellowship Alumni who have recently received incredible honors. Judge Jordan Pratt (JWI '14) was nominated by President Trump to serve as a U.S. District Court Judge for the Middle…
JWI Co-Director Named to Trump Admin. Religious Liberty Commission Advisory Board

JWI Co-Director Named to Trump Admin. Religious Liberty Commission Advisory Board

Jun 17 2025
We are delighted to share that President Trump named three James Wilson Affiliated Scholars, staff, and faculty to support the Executive Branch’s new Religious Liberty Commission! Our Co-Director Professor Gerry Bradley and JWI Affiliated…
Spring 2025 Law School Seminars on Natural Law Jurisprudence

Spring 2025 Law School Seminars on Natural Law Jurisprudence

May 12 2025
"This was the best seminar I have ever attended. The setting was so intimate, the arguments crisp and the wisdom precise." - Onyeka Aralu, NYU Law Student Seminar Participant We are thrilled to recap our busy winter visiting three…
Zachary Bluestone '17 Becomes First JWI Fellow Nominated for Federal Judgeship!

Zachary Bluestone '17 Becomes First JWI Fellow Nominated for Federal Judgeship!

May 8 2025
Lately JWI has celebrated several "firsts." Gerry Bradley, our first Co-Director; the Winter Fellowship, our first program expansion; Prof. Justin Dyer, our first Senior Fellow. And now, we are thrilled to share an exciting “first”…
Welcoming Our First Senior Fellow, Justin Dyer

Welcoming Our First Senior Fellow, Justin Dyer

By The James Wilson Institute • Feb 27 2025
It is with great pleasure that we announce our first Senior Fellow, Professor Justin Dyer.
Reflecting on the 2025 James Wilson Winter Fellowship

Reflecting on the 2025 James Wilson Winter Fellowship

By The James Wilson Institute • Feb 21 2025
Reflections on the 13th James Wilson Fellowship class hosted in January 2025.
Fellowship Alumna Spotlight: Professor Hayley Stillwell '19

Fellowship Alumna Spotlight: Professor Hayley Stillwell '19

Dec 23 2024
For over a decade, the James Wilson Institute has worked to restore the teaching of first principles to young lawyers. Our approach, that teaches law and morality as inextricably bound together, recovers the "truth" at the heart of…
Fall 2024 Natural Law Jurisprudence Seminars at Harvard & Notre Dame Law Schools

Fall 2024 Natural Law Jurisprudence Seminars at Harvard & Notre Dame Law Schools

Dec 16 2024
This fall, we witnessed the further flourishing of our Natural Law Jurisprudence Seminars at Law Schools. With gatherings of eager students at Notre Dame Law School and Harvard Law School, two institutions where we have hosted seminars in…
Reflecting on the 2024 James Wilson Summer Fellowship

Reflecting on the 2024 James Wilson Summer Fellowship

By Garrett Snedeker • Aug 21 2024
Reflections on the 12th James Wilson Fellowship class hosted in August 2024.
Once More Into the Breach: Making Again the Case for Natural Law - Webinar with Hadley Arkes

Once More Into the Breach: Making Again the Case for Natural Law - Webinar with Hadley Arkes

By The James Wilson Institute • Jul 11 2024
JWI Founder and co-director Hadley Arkes discussed themes from his recent book Mere Natural Law in a webinar co-sponsored by JWI and the Catholic Bar Association.
A Discussion with Joshua Turner '15

A Discussion with Joshua Turner '15

By The James Wilson Institute • Jun 20 2024
Josh's experience arguing Idaho v. U.S. in front of SCOTUS and what EMTALA means for state abortion laws
Dr. Eithan Haim & Marcella Burke: Transgenderism and the Test of Truth

Dr. Eithan Haim & Marcella Burke: Transgenderism and the Test of Truth

By The James Wilson Institute • Jun 12 2024
Whistleblowing Irreversible Surgeries on Minors

Festschrift Celebrates New JWI Co-Director Gerry Bradley in San Antonio

By The James Wilson Institute • Aug 1 2026
JWI Co-Directors Professor Hadley Arkes and Professor Gerry Bradley on stage at the event in Professor Bradley's honor JWI, along with gracious co-sponsor First Liberty Institute's Center on Religion Culture and Democracy and host St.…

Professor Hadley Arkes Defends Book "Mere Natural Law" from Originalism

By The James Wilson Institute • Aug 1 2026
In this article, Hadley Arkes responds to J. Joel Alicea’s review of Arkes’s book Mere Natural Law. Although Alicea acknowledges that judges should consider the natural law, he says he cannot justify judges using a substantial amount…

Prof. Hadley Arkes and Prof. David Schaefer Dispute Points of "Mere Natural Law"

By The James Wilson Institute • Aug 1 2026
In this article, Professor Hadley Arkes and Professor David Schaefer address each others' arguments concerning the role of natural law in the judiciary as discussed in Arkes' book Mere Natural Law. Schaefer's primary concern with the…

"Life After Dobbs"- Gerard V. Bradley in First Things

By The James Wilson Institute • Aug 1 2026
In this article for First Things, Prof. Gerard Bradley argues that the Court's holding in Dobbs can only be coherently interpreted if one assumes the affirmation of fetal personhood. Writing in response to setbacks for the pro-life cause…
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