Accepted Student Virtual Mock Class: “Thinking Like a Judge” with Professor Van Detta

Admitted students are eligible to RSVP for this event, please do not RSVP if you are not an admitted student. We look forward to seeing you on Zoom!

🗓️ When:
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
6:30 – 8:00 p.m. (ET)

📍Where:
Zoom (link will be provided to registrants)

🎓 Who:
Admitted students of Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School
Led by Professor Jeffrey Van Detta

📝 What:
Join Professor Van Detta for a unique virtual mock class titled “Thinking Like a Judge,” an interactive introduction to judicial reasoning inspired by his Jurisprudence and Writing course. Students will step into the role of law clerks advising a fictional judge on how to resolve a legal tie in a high-stakes Supreme Court case, based on the classic legal article The Case of the Speluncean Explorers.

This experiential learning session introduces participants to the complexity of legal analysis, critical thinking, and moral reasoning—key skills for every aspiring attorney. No prior legal experience is required, and lively discussion is guaranteed!

📘 Pre-Session Reading (Optional):
The Case of the Speluncean Explorers by Lon L. Fuller
(A link or PDF will be provided on or around June 17)

💡 Bonus Insight:
Following the session, Professor Van Detta will reveal the real-world legal case that inspired the problem and explore its surprising historical roots.

This event is part of AJMLS’s summer engagement series to welcome and connect admitted students to our dynamic learning community.