JOURNAL ARTICLE

YALE LAW'S DIVERSITY HIRES.

  • Published In: National Review, 2024, v. 76, n. 10. P. 73 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Wilson, Matthew X. 3 of 3

Abstract

Yale Law School recently made two notable hires that have sparked discussion about the school's intellectual climate. Garrett West, a former clerk to Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, was hired as a tenure-track junior professor. West's clerkship coincided with the Supreme Court's ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade. Additionally, Keith Whittington, a prominent legal scholar known for his conservative views, was appointed to a tenured professorship. These hires are seen as a potential shift towards greater ideological diversity at Yale Law, which has been criticized for its lack of openness to conservative perspectives. The article emphasizes the importance of viewpoint diversity among faculty to foster intellectual freedom and robust debate. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:National Review. 2024/10, Vol. 76, Issue 10, p73
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0028-0038
  • Accession Number:179152402
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