The Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies

The Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies comprises law students interested in the current state of the legal order who believe that principles and legal rules strongly influence the direction of social development, and in doing so, can secure or impede individual rights and liberties. The Society is founded on the principles that the state exists to preserve freedom, that the separation of governmental powers is central to the Constitution and that the province and duty of the judiciary is to say what the law is, not what it should be. The Society seeks to promote an awareness of these principles and to further their application through its activities. These activities include public debates and lectures and informal social events throughout the year. The Society exists solely to promote the exchange of ideas, not to promote particular policies, appointments or politicians. The Society does not adopt political stances or advocate for political outcomes, lobby for legislation, nor does it endorse nominees or candidates.