Albritton Lectures

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The Albritton Fund, established as part of the Law School Foundation in 1973, underwrites the Albritton Lecture Series. The fund commemorates the contributions to the legal profession of several generations of the Albritton family of Andalusia. The lecture series has brought several U.S. Supreme Co…

From The University of Alabama School of Law


    • Sep 15, 2010 LATEST EPISODE
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    Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. presents the 2010 Albritton lecture

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2010 73:37


    On March 9, 2010, Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court, John G. Roberts, Jr. delivered the University of Alabama School of Law spring 2010 Albritton Lecture. Following his remarks, he fielded questions for 45 minutes. He is the ninth US Supreme Court Justice to lecture at the School of Law since 1996. The Albritton Lecture Series was established by Judge William Harold Albritton III, a 1960 Alabama Law alumnus and Senior Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama. Contact: Aaron Latham, alatham@law.ua.edu.

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    The Chief Justice has a motto of making as narrow a ruling as possible. How do you feel about that?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2009 0:49


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    What is your work-week like, and what do you do with your time off?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2009 8:22


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    How do you view idealism and realism?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2009 2:37


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    Would you discuss the case that has had the most profound effect on you?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2009 2:24


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    Is there something unique about preemption doctrine?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2009 2:04


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    Do oral arguments affect or sway your opinion?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2009 4:14


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    Now that a majority of the justices on the court share the same faith, how has that changed your interactions as a group?

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    What role has spirituality played in your professional career?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2009 4:07


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    What advice would you give yourself at age 23?

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    Are there any cases on which you have changed your opinion?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2009 3:06


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    Clarence Thomas talks to University of Alabama

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2009 85:32


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    A legal historian has said that you are the justice who best understands natural law. Could you comment that?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2009 1:37


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    How do you think the Supreme Court is influencing the protection of our environment?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2009 1:31


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    Do you have a favorite case?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2009 1:36


    What is your position on allowing cameras in the courtroom?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2009 4:07


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    What advice would you give us?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2009 2:45


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    What was your law school experience like?

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    Why did you name your book My Grandfather's Son?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2009 3:07


    Why were you appointed?

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    Why were you appointed?

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    What are your thoughts on the confirmation process?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2009 4:51


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    Can you predict how the other justices will vote?

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    How do you maintain comraderie when someone makes a decision you disagree with?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2009 4:05


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    What do you look for in a law clerk?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2009 2:48


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    What are the differences between Chief Justice Rehnquist and Chief Justice Roberts?

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    Have your feelings about law changed over time?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2009 1:54


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    What led you to law?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2009 2:17


    Welcome Clarence Thomas

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2009 7:17


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    Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2009 55:00


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