Between Turf Club and almost weekly events, even in law school many people often ask, what is ACS? When I started law school, I wondered as well. Almost three years later, I can tell you ACS has been one of the best club experiences I’ve had.
The American Constitution Society is a progressive organization dedicated to discussing the constitutional issues in a way where we critically think about how the constitution should be reflective of the needs of the people. It is the progressive counterpoint to organizations like the Federalist Society, which tend to favor “strict constructionist” or “originalism” views of the constitution.

In our second and now third year of law school, we have served almost 2 years as our Chapter’s Co-Presidents. Mark and I have led our Chapter through some of the most interesting constitutional times, including the DOMA, Fisher v. UT Austin (affirmative action), and Shelby County v. Holder (Voter Registration cases). We keep our events current, reflecting the evolving nature of politics and hearings of SCOTUS. We’ve led our chapter to two national awards for programing, and have traveled to Washington D.C. representing our Chapter to the ACS national convention with progressive political leaders and attorneys from all over the country (including Justice Ginsberg, Justice Stevens, and even Senator Elizabeth Warren).
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Pictured above: Therapy |
However, as far as politics and SCOTUS case rulings go, sometimes Mark and I aren’t happy with the outcomes; after all, progressives have an ongoing struggle to ensure the goals of cases like Gideon v. Wainwright are fulfilled. However, whenever we get down (or overly stressed with law school) we indulge in cupcake therapy to comfort our liberal hearts.
Mark & Sarah
P.S. While we know we won’t be able to participate in next year’s Loyola ACS Chapter[L], we hope incoming students remember to keep a passion for issues they care about, even during 1L! It is possible.
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