On Friday September 16th our group took a trip to the Supreme Court. It was an extremely exciting outing! We first got to sit where the oral arguments are heard and got a brief description of the room's decor and also a quick run-down of the day to day operations of the court. We were told that oral arguments are open to the public, and that if one is willing to wait, that getting in can be relatively easy! (I know I am willing to camp out overnight to get a glimpse of the justices!!)We were then fortunate enough to speak with the Supreme Court Clerk William Suter who gave us even more information about the inner-workings of the court. He also advised us to take on leaderships roles whenever possible in order to stand out when applying for future jobs and internships.He also described the internship opportunities that the Supreme Court offers and how we could go about applying for them. Finally, we spoke with Antonin Scalia'a Law clerks. These clerk positions are extremely prestigious and just speaking with these individuals was a privilege. They shared with us their personal paths that led them to their spots at the Supreme Court and then opened for a question and answer session. This trip was a wonderful opportunity for our class to experience a historic D.C institution while learning a great deal!
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