American Constitution Society

This is a great organization. It offers many benefits.

ACS is a great organization for progressive minded students, law students, attorneys, and judges come together and support a progressive legal movement in the United States. This organization provides great, focused trainings and opportunities. These functions help attorneys and students connect across practice areas and throughout different regions of the US. As a local chapter member for the University of Arizona law school I have found ACS to be an essential component that helps round out my legal education.

The American Constitution Society has helped provide educational opporutnities for students at my school, job opporutnities for young law students, and encouraged its members to reach out to underserved communities to offer mentorship .

ACS has enabled me to form meaningful connections with activists, community leaders, and legal professionals beyond the classroom. Additionally, as a law student, ACS has given me the confidence to begin my career with a progressive vision for the future.

I was introduced to ACS during law school and have remained connected to its expansive grassroots network of lawyers ever since. ACS plays a critical role in the legal community-- championing important values like equality, individual liberty, and access to justice.

I’ve worked with ACS since 2007 and it’s dedication to assisting lawyers and law students in their early careers in unparalleled. Time and again I’ve been able to rely on their staff for advice and introductions wherever I’ve worked - in California, in DC and even overseas. Moreover, as a developing student of the law their educational programs and connections have taught me much of how legal impacts are made. As a father with young children and a public servant, ACS has been generous with its support for my tenuous economic existence. Fantastic group, with a fantastic commitment to the public good. Amazing to have watched its impacts grow over its first two decades.

ACS is a fantastic organization that supports students and attorneys in their mission to make the country more just. Student chapters host events to spotlight the need for more equity, inclusion, and diversity and encourage conversations among law students on essential topics not covered in doctrinal classes. I am proud to be a part of this organization and glad for the support it provides!

Pumping out great content with consistent engaging events and opportunities for community building.

I really enjoy being a part of ACS. Being involved with this great organization helped me to see ways in which I could affect change within the community. I appreciate their passion for helping others and all of the ways in which they provide avenues to do so. Law school would not have been the same without ACS.

Joining ACS in law school has allowed me to be part of a network of like-minded individuals. Being on the board of a student chapter, I have been able to be active with students at my law school, the lawyer's chapter, and national network. I have attended various panels and discussions, which have sparked many meaningful conversations.

ACS is an incredible organization. I have thoroughly enjoyed every moment of being involved in all the activities that the organization has to offer. All volunteers and staff are incredibly kind and fun, and being part of the group has certainly made going to law school easier. Simply a stellar, first class progressive organization.

A high quality progressive legal organization. Good leadership and organization.

Joining ACS in law school was one of the best decisions I have ever made. ACS has provided me an outlet to engage with other students and professionals in our industry and strive to. do good things. Additionally, ACS has guaranteed that when I leave law school, I will have a network of individuals who I can reach out to if needed. I will forever be thankful for ACS, the work they do, and the staff who make everything they do possible.

ACS helped me find a way to really make an impact on my local and legal community in law school. They provided resources and support to help me tailor my passion for positive social change. As a newly licensed attorney they have helped me connect with like minded professionals who desire to change their community for the better. I just love my ACSers and am proud to be a part of an organization that seeks positive change, regardless of your party.

One of the constants in my law school career has been the march of incredible opportunities made available to me through my membership in ACS. No other organization I know of makes so much effort to educate and shape young progressive lawyers who care about the future of our country. ACS has a bold, positive, attainable vision for the future of our democracy and I look forward to continuing to be a part of it.

The American Constitution Society's work is vital to our constitutional democracy. As a faculty advisor to a law school chapter, I can attest that no other national legal organization does more to promote the constitutional promise of liberty and equality than ACS through its high quality programming, incredibly supportive community, and invaluable networking opportunities with other progressive law students, lawyers, judges, and political leaders across the country.

From the time I started law school, ACS has played an important role in my outside-of-class education there. They've introduced me to a valuable network of professionals who have provided me with guidance and networking opportunities, as well as practical advice to help me succeed in law school and in my career.

This has been an incredible organization to work with! I am a student leader and the resources and opportunities that ACS has provided me are fantastic.

I am a volunteer board member serving on the Chicago Lawyer Chapter's BOD. ACS has been an important source of information and inspiration to me. As a lawyer, it is invaluable to have a network of like-minded colleagues with which to share information. Last year, we were able to host around 20 sponsored and co-sponsored events. The truth matters, and ACS has been a critical force in getting quality information out to its network, providing a space for discussion and innovation in our field.

ACS provides thought leadership and an invaluable network for progressive lawyers and law students. The breadth of issues on which they work and the way they engage lawyers and law students through their local chapters helps to promote a progressive vision of the Constitution that is desperately needed today.

ACS has been instrumental in me connecting with like minded students, attorneys, and judges in my community.

ACS is the most amazing organization I have ever been a part of. The people involved with ACS, both as employees and as members, are incredible human beings and do such amazing work! I feel honored to be a part of the work ACS does day in and day out.

As a first-generation college and law student, ACS helped me navigate the complex process of clerkship applications by explaining the process and connecting me to former or current clerks of specific judges to which I wanted to apply. My ACS faculty adviser wrote one of my recommendation letters, and Zack Gima (ACS staff) helped me prepare for my interview with my judge. ACS was absolutely vital to my clerkship search.

As a law student, my job, first and foremost, is to learn the workings of the law and prepare for a career practicing in the legal profession. When I arrived at school, my goal was simple: focus on my studies, develop good relationships with my professors, and prepare for the many many years after school, not just the three I would spend in it.

Along came ACS - both the national organization and my school chapter - and with it the realization that my professional skills and preparedness to be a responsible attorney would be bolstered greatly by engaging with this organization. Over time my involvement has deepened and the rewards have multiplied. The support and guidance I receive from ACS in every aspect of my legal studies and practice has been invaluable, and as a network nationwide their work is absolutely indispensable for ensuring that my generation of lawyers (as well as those who came before, and will follow after) is well-trained, well-educated, and meaningfully oriented toward responsible practice and being a contributing member of my professional and social communities.

The broad and dedicated ACS network has been a value-multiplier par excellence, and I am so thrilled that some of my work can contribute to others' lives and careers as well. I am excited for a future in this organization, and its reputation and status as a nonprofit reassures me that we'll be able to maintain a high level of earnest enthusiasm and dedication to a pure mission for years to come.

ACS helped me find my voice during law school and has continued to help me use that voice as a practicing attorney.

One of the things I like best about ACS is how they provide information on crucial developments in civil rights. One of my favorite topics is voting rights, and learning about voter suppression tactics that hinder the progress that has been made. We must stay vigilant.

I enjoy learning about Supreme Court cases and developments in a fun and informative manner and venue. The fellowship is uplifting.

Perhaps what I find most important, is that I like the way ACS facilitates Constitution in the Classroom (CITC). This program helps ACS members and staff get the word out to DC public school students about the importance of the US Constitution. The instructors tackle and discuss issues relevant to the youth. Further, when students meet a variety of visitors who they might not regularly engage with, CITC demonstrates that there are many kinds of people in, and aspects of, the legal profession. And the instructors can benefit from the interaction with bright young people who they don't often encounter. For me, it's simply a great community service event all around. Ming Lowe

ACS is one of the best nonprofits with which I have ever had the privilege of engaging. ACS's staff is knowledgeable, dedicated, and passionate. When I think of progressive leadership in the US, ACS is at the forefront. ACS inspires law students and attorneys to take action and produces important, groundbreaking reports on various hot topics in law. ACS believes that law should be a force for change to improve the lives of all people and acts on that belief by organizing and engaging attorneys, law professors, judges, and law students on progressive issues. ACS's work is vital to democracy.

The American Constitution Society has empowered me to plan events at my law school around topics of national importance. On a personal note, ACS has also helped me feel at home at my school. I am truly grateful for everything they do to advance a vision of the law that helps all people.

ACS's work on judicial nominations is one of the most important programs I've supported. Proud to be an ACS supporter.

ACS was so helpful when I was starting law school; it instantly connected me with like-minded law students. ACS continues to help its members by offering personalized career advice, publicizing important notice and comment opportunities, and hosting informative and entertaining events on a variety of topics. ACS and its staff perform a great service for law students and lawyers alike and truly deserves recognition for all that it has accomplished.

ACS helped register out of state voters at our graduate school

I've watched ACS in action for many years and am impressed by its superb management, talented staff, motivated volunteers and members who include stars in the field, and ACS's ability to adopt new strategies and tactics in changing times. It is now without doubt the premier advocacy organization of American progressive jurists.

Relevant and rich programming on legal topics with excellent reach to students and diverse members and communities.

At a time in the US when a number of cherished rights as well as our democracy and the rule of law are gravely threatened, the American Constitution Society (ACS) is helping to shape the debate on important legal and constitutional issues, build networks of lawyers, law students, judges and policymakers who want the law to improve the lives of Americans, and defend enduring constitutional values. I have attended a number of truly excellent discussions by leading lawyers and law professors on topics such as the legal status of corporations, the recently-ended Supreme Court term, theories of executive power under the Constitution (including a discussion of how different legal theories relate to special counsel Robert Mueller), and the recent nomination to the Supreme Court. ACS is playing a vital rule during these momentous times.

The American Constitution Society has been uniquely effective in bringing together the country's best legal minds, including lawyers, judges, academics, public officials, and law students, to develop a progressive vision of our Constitution and laws. It has been profoundly influential in helping to shape public debate over critical Constitutional and legal issues. As a law professor, I have benefitted directly from its programs and publications, as well as the networking opportunities ACS creates for professional and intellectual exchange.

ACS does a great job connecting like-minded law students and lawyers and making substantive contributions to current constitutional debates.

ACS has helped connect like minded lawyers so we can collectively advocate for positive change, further develop legal theories based on the changing landscape, and assist one another in advancing or careers. It has been a pleasure and an honor working with them for over 10 years.

ACS plays a vital role in convening, educating, inspiring, and networking law students, lawyers, judges, academics, policymakers and others who believe that law should be a positive force for everyone in the United States. As a law student I am involved with ACS in my earliest years, and it helped supplement the legal education I received in classrooms with a greater focus on real-world issues and current debates. I am confident that ACS has made me better aware of the challenges facing our democracy.

ACS does an amazing job informing the broader public about important legal issues, helping to ensure an informed and motivated citizenry.

Plays an invaluable role in shaping the legal dialogue on constitutional issues from a progressive perspective.

Very useful connector for lawyers both at the national and state level: educational programs, mentoring with law students, advocacy opportunities and more!

There's no better organization for the times we are currently in.

I have been a member of this organization for 3+ years and have seen the growth and impact they are having on the legal profession. This vital organization will help unite lawyers across the country to make positive, progressive impacts on a local, state, and national level.

In a time when civics education is badly needed, ACS fills the void.

This organization is a fantastic resource for the progressive legal community and those working on legal policy issues. I find myself consistently returning to its website for both the latest in legal developments as well as for foundational background on new topics. Its blogs are well-curated and cover a range of topics and perspectives.

ACS is a nonprofit, nonpartisan progressive policy organization. It works closely with local bar associations, law students, judges, Congress, and many other organizations to advocate for a more progressive reading of the Constitution. I think its work with law schools and young, new lawyers is some of its best and most important work. It helps young people become active in their communities, connects them with judges, and affects change in vulnerable populations with the energy of those new lawyers.

An amazing organization for lawyers and law students!

Acs has done so much for me! I love this nonprofit and they have helped me get my job

I have been involved with this organization for the last 5 years and the work that they do is critical in advancing the public debate on so many crucial issues facing this nation.

ACS is a great organization advancing the progressive movement.

The American Constitution Society (ACS) has helped define the lawyer I am today. As a first-generation high school graduate, college graduate, and law school attendee, I was completely overwhelmed my 1L year of classes. ACS took me under its wing, connected me with established lawyers in my desire practice area, offered me scholarships to attend conferences and conventions, and ultimately helped me secure my current legal position. As a nonprofit, ACS is amazing in creating a sense of community for progressive lawyers and providing wonderful networking and education opportunities. The organization stands by its values in its pursuit of the progressive advancement of the law, never forgetting about the individual members that make up the organization.

ACS is a great organization. They put on intelligent events with thoughtful speakers and bring together people from across the country who care about this world and the direction in which it is heading.

ACS was the best thing about my law school experience. Law students with progessive ideals should absolutely check it out and grow their network. They offer great programming and amazing networking experiences.

The work that ACS does on a daily basis -- fighting for a more just and equitable society and legal system -- is vital now more than ever.

ACS is a supportive organization that has helped our law school bring in bold and dynamic speakers. Our institution is stronger for its association with ACS!

ACS has created amazing opportunities for my students.

ACS plays a vital role in convening, educating, inspiring, and networking law students, lawyers, judges, academics, policymakers and others who believe that law should be a positive force for everyone in the United States. As a law student I was involved with ACS in its earliest years, and it helped supplement the legal education I received in classrooms with a greater focus on real-world issues and current debates. Years later, as a lawyer, I have come back to ACS and built a lawyer chapter to bring together and energize our local legal community.

Fantastic development team. Great senior leadership.

ACS has been a real anchor for me, helping me in my career, opening doors and making connections. Staff is wonderful, smart and effective. Law students and lawyers, policymakers and judges -- this is an organization that is making a difference in helping shape law and policy, respecting the Constitution while advancing progressive principles.

ACS has really helped me to see how lawyers can make a difference in our society and in my community. The presentations and the speakers that ACS has hosted at my school have shown me how the law affects individuals and changes broad social issues. It has also helped me connect with professionals and form stronger connections with my professors, which I believe will help me in my career, as well as enhancing my education and my commitment to service.

ACS has served as a valuable resource throughout my law school career. At my school, ACS has connected me with classmates and professors who share similar beliefs and career goals as me. In my local community, I am able to connect with professionals, including prominent lawyers like judges, all because of ACS. Further, nationally, I am connected to a robust network of attorneys. The educational, learning, and networking opportunities are abundant for ACS members both in law school and in the legal community.

The American Constitution Society is the most incredible legal organization in existence. It connects legal practitioners and law students of all varieties from all over the country, and helps effectuate positive changes in society. I went to the National Convention this summer, and met so many amazing people. I was also able to listen to and chat with some incredible legal minds at all of the amazing panels and presentations. I am also a member of the bay area lawyer's chapters (they have them all over the country) so I get invited to events like supreme court previews at law firms and local happy hours. It's really terrific!

ACS is a wonderful organization that provides ample opportunities for networking and thoughtful discourse on the leading issues of our time. Every ACS event I've attended has been welcoming and informative. I always enjoy what the organization has to offer.

ACS provides a powerful opportunity to network with individuals committed to the vitality of the U.S. Constitution and it's expressed fundamental values: individual rights and liberties, genuine equality, access to justice, democracy and the rule of law. I had the good fortune to recently attend my first ACS National Convention and was so impressed with the plethora of fabulous speakers. The speakers did an outstanding job discussing and explaining important legal topics of the day. The convention was remarkable. The speakers and events really did help foster progressive discussion and opportunities for real-world change, as another reviewer aptly stated. Members of local chapters volunteer their time and work hard to provide meaningful presentations and serve their local communities. ACS also does a stellar job producing meaningful publications, many of which are available for free on their website.

I also attended an ACS conference in DC and it could not have been better. The speakers and events all help to foster an open, progressive discussion that encourages real-world change.

More than the recent conference, however, ACS allows its chapters to pursue thought-provoking events interesting to local communities. These events attract legal professionals in many types of roles, helping to encourage connections that would likely not exist otherwise. ACS excels at bringing together people of similar values to maximize its impact civic and legal discourse both locally and nationally.

Its yearly conference was a great example of these strengths, and my volunteer work at ACS is valuable because it helps contribute to such a great organization.

ACS is a power house of legal analysis offering candid insight into the workings of our courts, government and communities. Their 2014 annual convention presented many panels on relevant legal issues provoking thoughtful discussions for everyone present. Their staff did an amazing job of bringing everyone and everything together all while making it appear effortless.

I recently attended and volunteered at an ACS conference in Washington D.C. and I had a wonderful experience. The issues this group works on are relevant and important to all of us, the speakers and panels were great, and the conference was well organized. -Chris P., Portland, ME.

ACS is a wonderful organization. The helpful staff at the national headquarters are incredibly supportive and highly knowledgeable.

ACS is an amazing organization that is truly dedicated to furthering progressive American constitutional values. Their focus is on making real change in the world as well as furthering opportunities for those on the ground making that change.

I had the privilege of working at ACS after graduating from law school, so I was able to see firsthand how dedicated the staff and the entire organization is to advancing liberalism in the legal sphere. There are any number of groups that pursue specific policies or bring people together to accomplish X, Y, or Z, but ACS really has developed a network of attorneys that can be deployed to do either/or of those two things. Obviously, ACS provides a lot of good networking opportunities, particularly in a profession that lives by networking, but it's programming is top-notch, if more people paid attention.

ACS is an ideal organization for attorneys and law students who want to (1) learn more about the most pressing legal and social issues of the day; and (2) network with other engaged, vibrant professionals. I appreciate that ACS has given me the opportunity to plan substantive events that bring together legal professionals from throughout my area and to attend amazing events planned by others. I was fortunate to receive public interest funding to attend the national convention in DC this year and was absolutely blown away by the quality of the programming and the passion with which attendees engaged on the issues. It's a tremendous group of people, and I am honored to be a part of it.

This is my first year as a student member and I'm absolutely blown away by how supportive the staff that I've met is. The organization and its members are some of the most dedicated people around. The organization has been truly influential in showing me that a legal career can be a tool in affecting change.

I have been a member of ACS for over six years. I first became a member of ACS in law school, where is provided me with an opportunity to connect with progressive law students at my school and across the country. It also provided a forum to discuss important legal and policy issues, as well as hear from leading practitioners and professors in the field.

Since graduating from law school, ACS has continued to provide opportunities to interact with other young lawyers, as well as keep abreast of cutting-edge issues across a range of legal areas.

I’ve been a member of ACS for 7 years and have found the organization invaluable to my development as an attorney and a leader. I joined the American Constitution Society during my first year of law school. The events held by the University of Florida chapter allowed me to continue the dialogue regarding constitutional law outside of the classroom. I was always impressed by the number of high caliber speaker ACS would bring to campus.

I enjoy ACS’s efforts to foster appreciation of the constitution among school aged children. Its Constitution in the Classroom program encourages law students and attorneys to share their knowledge and appreciation of the constitution with primary and secondary school students by teaching a class focusing constitutional rights and responsibilities. ACS understands that an understanding of fundamental constitutional principles helps to encourage citizenship in school children.

I first discovered the American Constitution Society when I was in law school. Having gone to a fairly conservative school, I was looking for an organization that matched the already strong conservative organizations on campus. Finding ACS on the web, I decided to go to their annual meeting three years ago.

I'm glad that I did. ACS put on an excellent program featuring some of the best and brightest minds on the liberal and progressive side of the law. In addition to the programming, I made many connections with other attendees to the convention. The staff at ACS was very supportive when I decided to start a new chapter of the organization at my law school campus.

I've now been a member of the organization for just over three years and by far it has been the most valuable of all of the professional organizations I have joined. I would highly recommend ACS to any lawyer who is interested in connecting with other progressive lawyers and thinking about the big picture issues of our day.

I joined the American Constitution Society as a law student to help foster my understanding of constitutional law and how it affects policy issues. Years later, as a practicing attorney, I stay involved to push myself to keep thinking about the issues and to continue the conversation with other attorneys and policymakers, especially in my local community. The strong relationships and connections I've built through ACS in DC have been wonderful, but the greatest value is the opportunity to share and spread ideas with people who live and practice law in other parts of the country.

I first learned of ACS during my first year of law school. Attending the convention allowed me to make friends with similar passion for constitutional policy and interpretation, and these friends have become like family to me. The relationships I've forged through ACS have been some of the most supportive and intellectually stimulating of contacts made in my legal career. The programming offered nationally and locally is first-rate, bringing a balanced voice in an often shrill political climate.

The ACS allowed me to attend a convention in D.C. where I was able to learn so much valuable information. They set up a very interesting and informative convention. The convention fostered a truly amazing learning experience, networking with inspirational colleges, and most certainly brought in the most influential and inspirational speakers. The ACS is a great nonprofit organization that is a true asset to the legal community.

ACS exposes law students to the intellectual drama of constitutional law by sending high-profile practitioners to speak to them, organizing national legal writing competitions, and inviting students to rub elbows and learn about recent Supreme Court jurisprudence form an insider's perspective at the National Convention. As a recent graduate, I've been influenced greatly from an educational perspective. As I continue to practice law, ACS's progressive influence on the national policy stage will likely be of similar importance to me.

ACS is doing the most important work in our nation right now by countering the ever-present shrill, hateful bombast insisting the Constitution supports an extremist, retrograde agenda. Staffed by the best and brightest lawyers in the country, ACS posits a thoughtful and balanced view of our nation's charter and acts as a a powerful counterweight to the "originalist" agenda which is nothing but a shorthand for institutionalized Christian fundamentalism and economic corporatism.

As a civil rights attorney I am deeply grateful for ACS and the work they do. If they didn't exist, they would have to be invented.

I last wrote a review about ACS almost three years ago, and the organization has continued to flourish. Even as the organization and its membership has increased in size, I find that the relationships I have built within ACS still make it feel like a family -- a family full of awesomely active folks all over the country working to make this country a better place for all. I can't say enough good things about ACS. I currently work in Miami in my dream job, and the fact that I'm here is in no small part thanks to ACS. The networks are wonderful, the publications and the convention (and other panels throughout the year, like the Supreme Court reviews) are extremely insightful, and the people of ACS itself are simply wonderful.

ACS does vital work to ensure that progressive visions of the law are represented in law schools and in the judiciary. I joined ACS as a 1L, was president of our student chapter at UVA, and am proud to continue my involvement now that I am in practice. The Federalist Society has had well-documented success in creating a network and a pipeline that develops young conservatives from law students to coveted political appointments. ACS is restoring balance to the federal bench by establishing a progressive network that rivals the FedSoc, and that frankly has more fun in the process. Their events are a good mix of practical advice, networking opportunities, and high-minded legal debate and discussion.

I have been involved with ACS since law school, and find that it fulfills both my desire both for camaraderie in the progressive legal community and my nerdy-wonky needs. They have a very active board that hosts events in everything from tech privacy to criminal justice reform, and we are always looking for new people and topic areas to help us with our mission. It's also a GREAT place to network.

I became a member of ACS last year, in preparation for attending the ACS Convention. I had attended events put on by my local chapter, and wanted to get more involved, because I felt that the mission of the group aligned well with my personal and professional focus on justice and progressive legal practice. Now, I am a member of my local chapter's Executive Committee, and attending the convention made me even more excited about my new role. The ACS Convention was inspiring, thought-provoking, and an excellent networking opportunity. I constantly find myself telling stories about people I heard and things I learned there, because so much of it was timely and applicable to my work. It also gave me and my fellow Executive Committee members great ideas for programming for our local chapter. I am really thankful that ACS exists in this time of political impasse and judicial retrenchment, and I look forward to continuing to work with the national organization.

The ACS helps the public , politician,students and academics understand the complex Constitutional issues confronting us today.

As an incoming law student, ACS has been exactly what I was looking for in an organization devoted to fostering thoughtful debate on our Constitution. Having been involved in nationally-affiliated student organizations before, I say without reservation that the support the national organization provides to its chapters is top notch.

When it comes to Constitutional organizations, ACS is the best of the best.

ACS represents the very best in what a public-policy nonprofit should be. ACS staff are absolutely dedicated to their mission to promoting a progressive view of the Constitution and are careful with their money as they do so.

I've been involved with ACS in one way or another since I was in law school. I greatly admire what they aim to do, and what they manage to do on a relatively tight budget.

ACS is a great organization that I joined after entering law school last year. I am currently the event coordinator at my school and am so proud of all the events that we have had because they were both informative and inclusive of all viewpoints on issues like immigration and healthcare. The national organization also offers great advice and support to the student organizations and advise us on the hot topics of the year so we can plan events that showcase the issues that currently affect our nation and the living constitution of the United States. This is a great organization and I am happy to be a part of it and will continue to participate once I am a lawyer.

This is a wonderful organization for getting law students aware of the many ways they can use their educations to achieve meaningful progressive ends and help those who most need legal services and policy changes.

I am glad ACS is out there to provide a balanced alternative to the extreme conservative views that sometimes threaten to overwhelm important legal and public policy debates. ACS' informative articles and publications keep me up to date on vital constitutional issues as well as those related to my legal practice area. I also have been impressed with the equally wide range of educational and development programming ACS offers. I highly recommend them as a resource for other progressive attorneys or anyone who cares about the Constitution and the continued existence of a federal court system that makes decisions based on reason rather than ideology.

ACS is an inclusive and civic-minded organization that allows local groups to engage in high-minded civil debate. It creates a forum to discuss issues of the day. Although its stated mission--toward a progressive vision of the Constitution--is liberal, I have found that ACS engages with our brothers on the other side frequently and with great success. This is a private organization that manages to draw attention to differences of policy and opinion without becoming strident or intolerant. I am very proud to count myself a member of ACS. It is truly a great nonprofit organization.

The educational programming put on by ACS is second to none. I have learned a lot about law and legal policy at their sessions, and am amazed at how quickly this organization has grown over the past few years. It's definitely worth becoming a member and getting involved.

ACS is an incredible organization that is here to further the careers of progressive attorneys and law students. There is no question that the people involved with ACS are some of the most passionate, thoughtful people working in the field of law today. The networking opportunities are marvelous, as are the events ACS regularly hosts. I am constantly wowed by the amount of effort ACS's staff and members put into the organization, and the rate at which it has grown is simply testament to that. Will undoubtedly continue to support this terrific organization!

As President for the University of St. Thomas School of Law Chapter, ACS helped me become more active in the community and provide informative forums on important topics and public policy. The staff is incredibly supportive and always available to assist in setting up events, recruiting speakers, or providing funding when we have a shortfall in our budgets.

I was the President of the University of Minnesota Law School chapter of ACS and it was great to be part of such a supportive organization. ACS encouraged us to hold events relevant and important in our society, from criminal justice issues like wrongful convictions to constitutional issues like the gay marriage ban initiatives. ACS was critical in providing us experts from across to country to educate students on breaking legal issues and providing a network to so that students could use the knowledge to help those in need.

Taking seriously the idea that an educated public is essential to a well-functioning democracy, the ACS provides educational and support networks to help disseminate an historically honest interpretation of the Constitution and its role as America's founding document. The ACS plays a key role in helping to get judges through the stultifying appointments process, and it provides a robust alternative to conservative jurisprudence by refusing to cede the issue of the founding fathers' intent.

I am a second-year law student and a member of my school's ACS Executive Board. ACS was one of the first organizations I joined when I started law school, and was always very welcoming to new students. As I became more involved, I had the opportunity to work with ACS national and have come to appreciate ACS even more. ACS does great work furthering social justice by focusing on education surrounding voting rights and reminding us every day why courts matter. ACS's Constitution in the Classroom program also helps advance civics education among children. I plan to stay involved with this great organization throughout my legal career!

I am a second year law student at Concord Law School who had an opportunity to attend the 2012 ACS National Convention in Washington, D.C. this past June on a student scholarship. I strongly support the efforts of the American Constitutional Society for Law and Policy as they promote the vitality of the U.S. Constitution and the fundamental values it expresses. One area that I am particularly interested in is access to justice. During one of the many break-out sessions at the Convention those in attendance were made particularly aware of the judicial vacancy crisis. The extent of the crisis puts at serious risk the ability of all Americans to have a fair hearing in court. This concern was woven into many of the break-out sessions provided at the Convention along with specific information on communicating an effective message to the public and governmental officials regarding his concern. Democracy must constantly be safeguarded and the ACS is an organization that not only promotes thoughtful discussion among individuals but also preserves the fundamental tenet that the law should be a force to improve the lives of all the people.

I am law student and have been involved in ACS since my first year. I was drawn to ACS because of the progressive view point it promotes. My school chapter and the lawyers chapter has provided me with the opportunity to be engaged in the legal community from the start. In working with ACS I have been able to take on a leadership role, through this role my confidence and knowledge in presenting legal and policy topics has increased. ACS educates students and the public about important issues by promoting discussion ACS is the premier organization to meet progressive minded people who are interested in using the law to make policy.

I am a law student and have been involved with ACS as a national member, the president of my school's student chapter, and a member of the organizations Next Generation Leader Program. ACS offers incredible opportunities for progressive law students and attorneys. It has a strong network of members in a variety of interesting and important positions around the country, all of whom are eager to help other people who share ACS values and want to work for ACS goals. I would encourage every progressive legal professional to become involved.

I am a law student who has been a member of ACS from the beginning of my first year at law school. Now I am serving as a board member of the student chapter at my law school and it has been a great experience all along. I consider myself a progressive and I particularly like the fact that ACS is one of the progressive student/lawyer organizations that can effectively function as an umbrella organization working together with other progressive/liberal national nonprofits. ACS has organized great events like its Annual National Convention at D.C. and it has been promoting civil discourse on important social justice issues like voting rights, economic inequality, and other basic civil rights. I hope ACS can continue to work toward achieving its organizational goals together with other nonprofits and general public.

ACS is the premier progressive legal network in the country. If anyone in the legal world wants to get involved in progressive causes, being active in ACS is the best way to get connected with like-minded and passionate students and practitioners. I have been involved with ACS for a while now, and the organization has been a lifeblood as I figure out my career.

ACS is a crucial organization for connecting and organizing disparate groups of progressive professionals from across the country. ACS provides valuable training, legal instruction, and connections to established progressives in a variety of different fields. I have personally benefited by constantly learning new things about the law, being exposed to like-minded peers and future colleagues, and gaining access to professional development opportunities that other organizations have not come close to providing. I have been extremely active throughout law school and look forward to continuing my engagement with ACS over the remainder of my career!

I served as a volunteer at the 2012 ACS National Convention last month. It was a very valuable experience! The convention included panel discussions, plenaries, networking events and an opportunity to be assigned a mentor. All of these events were centered around discussing how we as lawyers, students, and professors can and SHOULD impact social justice in our local communities and country. While at the convention I met my assigned mentor who works as an attorney for the White House. I told him I am interested in law and policy work and he suggested a few places to which I should apply for a clerkship. He then suggested I also contact his office and inquire about clerkship opportunities. The next week, I received a call from his office requesting an interview. The next day, after the interview, I received an offer. This Fall I will be a WHITE HOUSE LAW CLERK!!! How cool is that?! Well, I owe it all to the ACS National Convention!

I have been involved with ACS for a decade--first as President of the Emory Law School Chapter, and currently as President of the Georgia Lawyers Chapter. ACS is a fine organization and has made a tremendous impact in the lives of attorneys young and old who work to serve the public interest and build a legal community that is responsive to the needs of the vulnerable in our society, and that promotes the Constitution as a vital and living document.

ACS was one of the highlights of my first year of law school. The chapter at BU Law is active and thriving because of the overall non-profit's influence and support. The BU Law chapter of ACS consistently partners with other student-run organizations and non-profits to bring engaging speakers to speak on innovative and timely topics. ACS's ability to leverage its resources to meet its ultimate goals of education and awareness fill gaps previously unmet by an organization at BU Law. I knew that I needed to involve myself in this organization. I serve as an Executive Member (because the Moot Court competition was cancelled this year) and I hope to give back to this organization by sponsoring events in voting, family law, and tax law for the fall semester. Thank you ACS for your continued support for legal education and knowledge!

ACS really punches above its weight. For its size and age, it is highly effective. It engages on the key issues of the day with a palpable influence. Respected by opinion leaders, elected officials and its opposition, it is really making a difference in helping to shape the law and support the progressive values of the Constitution.

ACS is an excellent, young organization that provides much needed balance to the legal debate in this country, which has, over the past 40 years, become dominated by conservative thought. ACS has very vibrant student and lawyer chapters across the country and appears to be gaining momentum.

I attended the ACS 2011 Annual Convention and the program was informative and intellectually challenging. Speakers ranged from Paul Clement to Floyd Abrams. It was the best CLE program I've ever attended and it was exciting to listen to a range of speakers discuss a variety of pressing legal and public policy issues.

I was both a member and an officer of my law school student chapter of the American Constitution Society, and of all the organizations with which I was involved in law school, ACS was one of the best. The national staff is always willing and able to assist student chapters in creating interesting and relevant programs. Moreover, the speakers who willing to share their experience and knowledge with students and other progressive lawyers is simply phenomenal.

In a continually rightward drifting country, the ACS remains a fair and stalwart defender of the Constitution. All of its programs are informative and inspiring. Anyone who supports democratic principles should join and donate to the ACS!

Allan Abramson, Alexandria VA

ACS has been a major part of my professional life for the last decade. It offers liberal and progressive lawyers a chance to interact, in a substantive way, across fields, regions, and demographics. So I've attended panels on a wide variety of topics outside my everyday specialties on issues like consumers' rights, corporate accountability, and international law. I've met like-minded lawyers from across the country and frequently run into lawyers and judges I've met through ACS. And I've gotten many chances to talk about constitutional law with students and young lawyers.

Perhaps my most extensive involvement has come from being a co-author of Keeping Faith With the Constitution, first published by ACS (and available for free download from its website: acslaw.org) and then in a revised edition by Oxford University Press. This book offers an accessible account of constitutional interpretation and why the U.S. Constitution is, at its heart, a progressive document responsive to our nation's needs and commitments. Not only was the book fun to write, but as part of the process, I got to work with a pair of amazingly talented co-authors (Goodwin Liu and Chris Schroeder), a perceptive slew of sounding-board folks from a range of perspectives, and then to debate and present the work around the country. That kind of collaborative effort to advance a liberal understanding of the Constitution lies at the heart of ACS.

This non-profit regularly holds inspiring, educational, and timely events on topics of constitutional law. The events educate the public and provide a voice to so many of us who have long viewed the constitution as so much more than words on a page. Their stellar issue briefs and articles further this mission by advancing the discussion for more seasoned professionals.

ACS is a great presence on campus. The group continually brings interesting and engaging speakers onto campus, and hosts some highly intriguing discussions. They are a solid group at school; everyone knows of what ACS does, and whenever they host an event, ACS always rises to the high expectations.

I joined ACS my first year of law school because the events that ACS organized helped keep my studies in perspective. Inviting authors, professors, and practicing attorneys to speak to law students was inspiring and motivated me to want to do more. ACS is a great way to be involved in the community and helps us feel like we can make a difference.

I decided to pursue a career in law as a second career in life. With my head on straight and my feet planted firmly in the ground, I entered law school secure in the fact that my career goal was Civil Rights Advocacy and providing access to justice to the underserved communities. Fortunately, I attended the recent American Constitution Society convention in DC in an effort to incorporate a chapter into my law school. The event in DC was life eye-opening. My exposure to a roomful of brilliant, insightful, and open minds reconfirmed my goals and reinvigorated my spirit. I encountered practitioners that spent their professional lives accomplishing what I came to law school to do!!! Progressivism is alive and well and ACS breathes new life into each and every day. I can now bring this spirit back to my law school with me and share it with my fellow progressives.

I joined ACS my second year of law school and it has been a wonderful experience. ACS provides different perspectives which are sometimes lacking in the classroom. The national convention truly insprired me to become more active in my school's chapter and encourage others to join ACS.

ACS provides law students and lawyers of all experience levels opportunities to understand the American legal system and advance their careers. It provides a counterbalance to the views of conservative groups which reject the idea that the constitution is a living and progressive document. Its goals are lofty and its staff is hardworking. I am honored to donate my time and money to ACS.

I've loved being a part of ACS. I was co-president of the Yale Law chapter last year and now am on the Board. At well over 100 law schools, ACS empowers student members to fight to restore the Constitution to its true role as guarantor of equality and freedom. Whether that means hosting speeches and debates or organizing happy hours and potluck dinners, ACS provides students the support to make their chapters work

While there are several progressive think tanks and policy groups, only ACS is anchored in hundreds of law-student and lawyer chapters around the country, with the mission of growing the next generation of progressive lawyers and policy-makers by exposure to ideas and with links made to one another. It is a unique role within the progressive community.

I am honored to serve on the board of the American Constitution Society. Seldom has an organization been validated as quickly as ACS was at its founding ten years ago. Law students immediately saw the importance of participating in an organization dedicated to lifting up a vision of law and justice associated with progressive values. A decade later ACS has chapters at nearly 200 law schools and engages leaders in the law in significant public discussion of pressing legal issues of the day. I believe strongly that ACS has done crucial work in increasing the number of law students and lawyers who will participate on a lifelong basis in the hard work of keeping our democratic society committed to its founding values and ideals.

ACS is the most important organization in the United States trying to counter the conservative campaign to dominate the national discourse about constitutional interpretation and the proper role of courts in enforcing our Constitution. For the past forty years, conservatives have succeeded in shaping the public's understanding of consetitutional law by promoting such concepts as "judicial restraint," "originalism," "strict constructionism," and "calling balls and strikes." The problem is that in the hands of conservative judges these approaches to constitutional interpretation have proved to be largely disingenuous and dangerous to American freedom and democracy. ACS plays a central role in both exposing the faults and failures in conservative jurisprudence and in exploring and explaining an alternative understanding of constitutional law that is more in line with American traditions and with the goals and purposes of the Framers.

ACS provides deep, thoughtful analyses of issues that affect all Americans, especially as they concern our Constitutional rights and the state of the Judicial branch. Its work can inform grassroots organizations and laypeople equally; its staff is particularly accessible in this regard. And its national network-- chapters all over the country, including for law students -- is particularly valuable in engaging people.

ACS has been a great help to me as I begin my career as a young lawyer. Attending the 2011 Convention taught me so much and helped me make connections with like-minded legal professionals and law students. My only regret is that I didn't get involved sooner! When I was in law school, I attended some great programming sponsored by ACS, but it wasn't until I started working that I realized how much ACS does and what a passionate group of people it represents.

The American Constitution Society has been an amazing outlet while I have been in law school. Just being involved with the organization is an education in itself. I now am honored with the position of President for my chapter and am looking forward to hosting several events and learning more and more about this great organization. Happy 10th Birthday ACS!!

I became involved with ACS through my law school chapter. As a student interested in using the law as a tool for social justice I was excited to discover that such a progressive and inspiring organization existed not only at my school but also had a thriving national presence. Attending the National Convention in DC only further demonstrated to me the essential work ACS is doing. ACS pushes for an interpretation of the Constitution as it was meant to be, as a living and expansive document that promises genuine equality, civil and individual rights, and human dignity. It is changing the way lawyers, courts and the public think about law and the Constitution and is reclaiming patriotism as a truly inclusive concept.

ACS is a fantastic nonprofit. It's goal is to further progressive legal thinking through U.S. Courts and state and national legislatures. For too long the Federalist Society has dominated the field of advocating for a particular legal viewpoint in our nation's courts. ACS, while only 10 years old, has come a long way in helping to combat those efforts and helping to counter a movement that has pushed our laws and courts in a direction that values corporations over individuals and fails to protect civil rights. ACS's advocacy is sorely needed to shift the courts back towards a fair arbiter of justice.

I was first exposed to ACS through the student chapter at my school. Since then I have been consistently impressed with how the organization attempts to educate the public on the progressive view-point, something that is sorely lacking in the mainstream media today, while allowing other view points to be heard.

The chapter at my school has brought numerous speakers from all over the country who encourage us not only to be active participants in the political process but to use our knowledge to help those in the community and the nation at large.

The most obvious example I have of this is when my chapter and chapters around the nation went to schools in our communities and, using a curriculum outline provided by the national chapter, spent the day teaching classes on Constitutional rights to elementary and middle school aged children.

My law school's ACS chapter has really enhanced my educational experience. First, the group has given me a progressive outlet on a more conservative campus, exposing me to high quality discussion on issues that might not normally be covered in the classrooms. Second, I admire the way ACS promotes increasing the quality of debate around issues. They have made progressive views accessible, without attempting to drown out other ideas. I think this is a much stronger tactic, because they have made a wide variety of information accessible so that students as information consumers can weigh viewpoints for themselves. ACS has done all this for me in a way that validates my own opinions while also being respectful of others. I admire that in the organization.

I went to my first ACS Conference in June 2011 in DC and it was great! For law students who want to make a difference as progressives, the experience and networking are invaluable. I'm still bragging to friends about the people I met at that conference! The 10th Anniversary Convention went off without a hitch, and there was a tremendous amount of information shared. The speakers were top-notch, and the organization showed a strong commitment to progressive legal causes. I will be attending this conference again in the future.

I have been a member of ACS since I was a law student. They proved to be an invaluable resource for networking and mentoring. Now that I'm a young lawyer, I continue to enjoy their timely events about cutting-edge legal issues, as well as their thoughtful blog articles, newsletters, and issue briefs.

The American Constitution Society (ACS) is an invaluable resource for the legal community. I’ve been a student chapter leader for two years. I first joined this organization because it was one of the only organizations that encouraged constitutional scholarship and dialogue. Ever since, I have been an active member, helping bring speakers to the law school, organizing events on campus, and attending student conferences. ACS has been phenomenal at every step. Every year, ACS sets up great programming for students on constitutional issues. ACS also sponsors student conferences and organizes academic writing and moot court contests that ensure students stay connected to the larger legal community. Ultimately, because of ACS proactive progressive students and lawyers have a chance to shape constitutional debate and promote progressive ideas.

This is a fantastic organization that advances intelligent inquiry and conversation on vital topics regarding the role of the Constitution and the law in American life. It taps top experts and brings them into the public debate. It's programs are very high quality.

ACS has been amazing in bringing experts in their field to come talk about their experiences. I have learned so much.

Congress is the American Constituent Assembly.According to the Constitutional experts,American Congress is the greatest & strongest constituent Assembly.American Congress has 2 houses Senate & the House of Representatives.
American Senate is the only strongest upper house in the word.It is consists of 100 candidates.Each state elects its 2 senators for 6 years.Senate is a regular & permanent institution.It was established in 1789,in America.1/3 senators retired after every 2 years.Experienced senators have great importance,this is why,a senator can elect many times.If a senator dies or his seat is vacant due to any reason,the Governor of that state can chooses a senator at that seat & he becomes a senator till the new elections come.The senators are elected directly from 1913, through the 17th amendment.
The constitution created a new post of "President Pro Tempore" In 1977.The senator Hemfree was elected first time for this post.President Pro Tempore is the fourth strongest post after the President,Vice President & the Speaker in America.
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I have been involved with ACS for about 5 years. In my experience, ACS has been a great organization that has helped me in countless ways!
First, ACS hosts all kinds of great speakers and events across the country, which provides good intellectual stimulation and academic debate. Second, ACS has many fantastic members in a variety of different positions, which allows for great networking opportunities. ACS has a lot to offer, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a progressive legal organization to join!

For over a year, American Constitution Society has had a huge role in my career as a law student. As a student group leader, and a chapter member, I've taken part in all the various events ACS National as to offer. It has opened doors for me, and has lead to new opportunities, i.e. friendships, networking contacts, jobs. I am very proud to be a part of this organization.

I have been involved in our law school chapter of ACS since my 1L year. Our chapter plays a very important role in informing the law school community and the general public about some of the most pressing legal issues facing our country. After attending our events, many students feel inspired that the law can and should be a positive agent of change.

Prior to entering law school, I attended part of one of the first national conferences. At that point, I knew that the organization was poised to take a leadership role in this space and the progressive vision of the organization was vital. When I entered law school in 2004, there was no student chapter and I then decided to found the school's chapter. Since then, I have attended nearly all subsequent national conferences and still stay involved in my city's Lawyer Chapter by serving on the Steering Committee. It is a FANTASTIC organization that I appreciate for it's intellectual leadership, great organization, supportive networks and national reach.

I was introduced to ACS in law school. Our school chapter hosted great speeches and debates. Since graduating in 2009, I have become even more involved in my local lawyer chapter. The local chapter offers great volunteer opportunities and hosts networking events, where I can meet like-minded public interest attorneys. I was fortunate enough to receive a fellowship for the ACS National Convention last summer, and I was blown away by the exciting program. The convention featured interesting panels and fascinating speakers, like Newark Mayor Cory Booker and Senator Al Franken. ACS does a great job of keeping lawyers engaged in broader social and political issues.

As a former attorney who now heads a philanthropy, I find ACS invaluable in keeping me informed about emerging issues. Its weekly Book Talk often summarizes cutting edge thinking. Its blog offers a well-read forum for law professors, practicing attorneys, best-selling authors, and other to debate the issues of the day. Its overview of the crisis in the federal judiciary is exceptional. Its conferences compress more wisdom into a couple of days than some law schools deliver over three years. Finally, ACS is a powerful force on behalf of a strong Constitution, evolving to meet the changing challenges of a dynamic society. It is a voice of reason and accuracy in an era where the Constitution is routinely abused by zealots who know little jurisprudence and less history. ACS rocks!

I have been involved with ACS since my first year of law school. It's such a terrific organization! ACS significantly enhanced my law school experience, showing me the importance of learning about and remaining involved in constitutional issues. It added much-needed depth and realism to my academic experience! I have also met some terrific and inspiring people through ACS, and have learned about issues I never previously thought about. It's a great organization to remain active in even after law school.

ACS is a wonderful organization! They have so many fantastic informational events and they facilitate lawyers volunteering in the community.

As a retired lawyer who likes to keep up with important advances in the law and legal controversies, I find the ACS journal and website to be valuable resources. They spot and cover issues largely ignored by mass media, and are leaders in the effort to preserve our living constitution.

Great speakers, events, members, and conferences. I'm greatful for their advocacy now more than ever.

They've done a great job making sure that the true meaning, and the way to interpret the constitution, is known. Their student organizations help to frame the debates on campus, and their social events for attorneys engage the whole community

I'm a first-year law student, and I've found ACS to be enormously helpful and informative. I've learned a lot from the different speakers brought in to talk about very relevant, current issues in today's legal sphere, and it's been great to meet other progressive students.

I am second year law student and co-president of my law school's chapter of ACS and I can't even begin to describe how much support - both financially and programitcally - I receive from the ACS national office. Besides the obvious plus of helping to fund our on campus events ACS' staff is always there to help students find speakers for their programs and connect students with lawyers in their area.
Having such a strong commitment to bringing as many law students as possible to the annual convention in DC is just one testament to ACS commitment to mentoring the next generation of lawyers.

I am in my first year of law school and I find the ACS panels both informative and entertaining. My school's various student organizations host a wide variety of speakers and panels but those hosted by the ACS stand out consistently.

I'm a third-year law student, and I'm very grateful for the American Constitution Society's efforts in law schools. Through the high-quality speakers ACS has brought to my campus, and through the opportunities that ACS has provided for me to attend national conferences, I've greatly expanded my knowledge of the Constitution and the important legal issues our country currently faces. ACS has greatly enriched my education.

I have been active in ACS since law school and attended several national conventions. Its programming and resources are unmatched, and its community is vibrant. It provides a great way for law students, lawyers, judges, and others to strengthen and advance constitutional and moral values that are under attack in the political arena and the media.

I am a former ACS Board Member and have working with a number of law school and lawyer's chapters. I have been routinely astonished by the vitality of the conversations and the engagement with the issues demonstrated by ACS members and supporters. The panels, speeches, and debates are nearly uniformly well-reasoned and interesting. Without this important voice, our legal and constitutional community would be substantially less rich. I have been especially impressed with the quality of programming and speakers at the ACS National Conventions every year. I encourage everyone interested in the Constitution and how the United States is applying it in areas from immigration to health care to criminal law to attend the Convention and programs in your area.

I became involved with ACS at Penn Law School in my first year, going on to be the Speaker's Chair and President of our ACS chapter. In the law school community, ACS has quickly become the premier progressive legal policy and advocacy organization. Our chapter puts on dozens of unique events each year that bring students together to discuss and learn more about many of the important issues facing our country. ACS members immediately become part of a larger community of individuals with similar interests and goals, making it a great networking opportunity and a place for professional development.

ACS helps shape public legal debates by publishing timely articles, blog posts, issue briefs and other literature on important areas of the law. ACS also provides areas for students and professionals to hone and publish their work, through their national moot court competition and writing competitions.

I was the President of the ACS student chapter at Boston University School of Law and I've recently co-founded the Maryland Lawyer Chapter of ACS. The organization provides great support to young lawyers trying to plug in to the progressive legal community in Washington DC or any other city in the country.

The annual convention is always a must-attend gathering of the greatest progressive legal minds in the country and the organization does a fabulous job of connecting the established members of the legal community with students and young lawyers who are just beginning to get involved.

I'm the President of the University of Miami School of Law Chapter of the American Constitution Society, and I have been incredibly impressed with the national management of the organization from the start. Without their support, our local chapter would not have been able to achieve some of the success that we had this year.

At the University of Miami, this fall, some of our highlighted events included a professor panel on Don't Ask Don't Tell considerations, and we hosted a Voter Rights Panel with ACLU Voting Rights Director Laughlin McDonald.

I've been part of several organizations in the past, but I can tell you that the national chapter has been incredibly fast and efficient in their support of our local chapter. They maintain a great balance of encouraging our creativity, while making sure that no money goes to waste.

I would honestly encourage other nonprofits and associations to model their structure off of ACS because it works incredibly well. It's one of the best non-profits that I've ever worked with.

This organization is an incredibly worthwhile donation.

Any progressive attorney or law student with an interest in improving our country's legal scholarship should join ACS. I became involved in ACS while I was a student at a law school in California, and I have continued as a member as a practicing attorney in Los Angeles. ACS brings together the sharpest legal minds from around the country, advances legal thinking, and more importantly, offers a response to conservative ideas that have taken on a greater role in the legal profession over the past few decades. All of the ACS events I have been involved with have been professionally run. The staff takes pride in their work and shares the organization's mission. I couldn't recommend getting involved more.

I joined ACS as a student, and later became a student chapter leader. I've remained involved as a professional. As I've continued my participation, I've reaped immeasurable benefits. ACS's programs never fail to be interesting and informative. I've also had the opportunity to meet and become acquainted with leaders and visionaries of today and tomorrow.

I'm Co-President of the Yale Law Chapter of ACS this year, and it's been a great experience. We organize over 100 events/year at Yale Law and are now the largest student group there. The national ACS organization has helped us all along the way, and it runs a first-rate convention each summer in DC--there must have been close to a thousand attendees last year.

I may be the sole law student who twice participated in the ACS sponsored Constance Baker Motley Moot Court. Participation greatly enhanced my law school experience. The education that accrued through participation is difficult to overstate. I'm deeply great to ACS staff for their careful guidance through my moot court adventures.

Also, I benefited in ways too numerous to enumerate including mentoring and ACS convention attendance.

Thanks ACS!

I've been involved in ACS both as a law student, and now as a young lawyer. In law school, ACS helped to create a strong community of progressive lawyers and (with support from ACS National) our student chapter hosted regular events to discuss and explore pressing legal issues. Many of our events were co-sponsored with the Federalist Society chapter, creating lively and informative debates. Additionally, as a student I enjoyed attending ACS events - such as the National Convention - which provided opportunities to meet and network with more senior attorneys with similar ideals. Now, as a young lawyer, I continue to benefit from ACS' amazing events and networking opportunities. I moved to a new city following law school, and immediately connected with the local ACS lawyer chapter. Doing so has been a great way to meet people and get connected to the legal community here.

The American Constitution Society (ACS) is a great community of people committed to better understanding and improving the American legal system. Many of my good friends and colleagues from law school are members. ACS has helped us network with more established members of the legal community who are mentoring us and helping us become better lawyers. ACS has provided us with a unique forum for discussing important legal issues and learning from some of the most respected legal scholars and practitioners in the country. It also provides engaging literature on pressing legal issues. And the ACS blog keeps me up to date with important cases that impact my community and our Constitution. It truly is one of the great organizations of our time.

I became a memebr of a fledgling ACS Student Chapter when I was at the Oklahoma City University Law School in 2004. At the time the debate about constitutional/socia/political issues at the law school was dominated by the Federalist Society, an organization that represents a very conservative view in all those areas. However, our ACS Chapter, with great support from the National Organization was able to initiate a real debate on many ongoing critical issues, such as the war in Iraq, unauthorized government wire-tappings, corporate influence in government policy, and many other important issues and present opposing views on those through panels, speaker series, and debates. The organization helped us bring prominent speakers from around the country (including prominent Circuit Court judges and law professors) to the school to discuss ongoing issues. This was a very important exercise because many of the law students ultimately end up at leadership positions in the community and at least an exposure to opposing views could broaden their horizons and increase their tolerance towards them. This exercise and opportunity was even more crucial in a state such as Oklahoma, where conservative tendencies are vey strong. Interestingly, this was done in many instances in coordination with the Federalist Society, which again shows in a democratic society, ideas can and should all be heard and intelligently debated, without all reasonable voices drowning in the screams of ignorance and fanaticism. Overall, ACS has filled a very large void by providing an opportunity and structure for development and presentation of progressive ideas and interpretations of Constitution. A function that had been ignored for decades.

I love ACS's Constitution in the Classroom volunteer project. Such a great way to get out of the office and into the community to talk about a really important issue. More important each day with all the current negative propaganda and misconceptions about the Constitution in the news.

I have been a member of an ACS lawyer chapter since the organization was founded in 2001. During that time, I have seen an explosive growth in both the size and influence of the organization. ACS experts provide intellectual rigor and analysis in a variety of critical policy areas, and as a result, our courts are more fair and just for all Americans. A simply outstanding organization.