George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School

Constitutional Rights for Sale: Gender Affirming Care

ACS, OutLaw, If/When/How, and PAD Present: Esteemed attorney and transgender rights maverick D Dangaran for an invigorating and lively discussion about the breakthroughs in gender-affirming care and the upcoming SCOTUS case U.S. v. Skrmetti. D is the Director of Gender Justice at Rights Behind Bars, has argued federal appeals cases, and has litigated in federal … Continue reading "Constitutional Rights for Sale: Gender Affirming Care"

C-IP2 2024 Annual Fall Conference

C-IP2’s 2024 Annual Conference will explore the importance of exclusive rights in the patent and copyright industries, the historical basis for those rights, and what happens to innovators and creators if the rights are not protected. We are pleased to announce that this year’s conference will feature Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and … Continue reading "C-IP2 2024 Annual Fall Conference"

Break-Fest

Please join our Scalia community for coffee and a selection of baked pastries!

MSELA Volleyball Tournament

The MSELA Annual Volleyball Tournament is back, promising a day filled with excitement, competition, and team spirit! Open to players of all skill levels, this event is the perfect opportunity to showcase your volleyball skills or just have fun with classmates and friends. Whether you're spiking the ball or cheering from the sidelines, you'll be … Continue reading "MSELA Volleyball Tournament"

Fitness & Wellness Event with Devin Gray

Join Mason Sport and Entertainment Law Association for a special event featuring 2L Devin Gray. Devin will discuss the importance of maintaining physical fitness during law school and beyond. Unfortunately, with the challenges and time commitment of law school, it’s easy to let physical health slide, which can affect mental well-being too. Devin will share … Continue reading "Fitness & Wellness Event with Devin Gray"

Conversation with David Bernstein: Free Speech, Civil Rights and Social Progress

This event is sponsored by Voices for Liberty, an initiative of the Liberty & Law Center at George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School, dedicated to supporting scholarship focused on clarifying the role that freedom of speech has played in numerous civil rights movements, and to examine its potential role in future movements. Register for … Continue reading "Conversation with David Bernstein: Free Speech, Civil Rights and Social Progress"

Defending Gypsy Rose

The Criminal Law Society is excited to announce that Mike Stanfield, the defense attorney for Gypsy Rose Blanchard, will be speaking with us on Thursday, October 24 at noon. Food will be provided!

Trivia with Intellectual Property Law Society

Join the Intellectual Property Law Society and Professor Davies for an afternoon of fun, food, and facts at TRIVIA on Thursday, October 24! Win prizes for answering law-related trivia questions and enjoy a lunch on us. We hope to see you there!

A Filangieri-Franklin Correspondence Lecture

Join ITALSA and Professor Amedeo Arena from the University of Naples “Federico II” to discuss Benjamin Franklin’s correspondence with Italian Enlightenment philosopher Gaetano Filangieri, and his impact on Franklin’s contributions to the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution. Come explore the start of a 240-year discourse between Italy and the United States. Enjoy a free … Continue reading "A Filangieri-Franklin Correspondence Lecture"

Pride on the Plaza

Join us for an unforgettable evening of unity, celebration, and empowerment on October 25, 2024, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. Coinciding with LGBT History Month, Pride on the Plaza is a gathering of all the Washington, D.C. Metro area’s LGBTQIA+ law student organizations and the community at large. The night will be filled with live … Continue reading "Pride on the Plaza"

Process Overdue: Fifth & Sixth Amendment Protections for Guantanamo Bay Detainees

Next up on the auction block in our Constitutional Rights for Sale series: Fifth and Sixth Amendment Protections for Guantanamo Bay Detainees. Military Commissions Attorney Edwin Perry will discuss the many distressing ways in which due process rights have been denied to enemy combatants for over two decades. Do we *really* believe in liberty if … Continue reading "Process Overdue: Fifth & Sixth Amendment Protections for Guantanamo Bay Detainees"

Federal Indian Law 101

Curious about Federal Indian Law? Learn about this field, its key cases, and how it intersects with other areas of law. Join Professor Rosser from American University for a quick dive. Free pizza will be provided!