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Legal History - The Credentialed Court: Inside the Cloistered, Elite World of American Justice

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Book Synopsis: Benjamin Barton, expert in the history of the Supreme Court, contrasts our current Supreme Court Justices to past greats to expose a narrower intellectual and experiential diversity on today's high court."As Ben Barton's fascinating book makes clear, Supreme Court Justices of a past age were much more interesting people than those of today.". —Glenn Harlan Reynolds, Beauchamp Brogan Distinguished Professor of Law, University of Tennessee

The Credentialed Court starts by establishing just how different today's Justices are from their predecessors. The book combines two massive empirical studies of every Justice's background from John Jay to Amy Coney Barrett with short, readable bios of past greats to demonstrate that today's Justices arrive on the Court with much narrower experiences than they once did. Today's Justices have spent more time in elite academic settings (both as students and faculty) than any previous Court. Every current Justice but Barrett attended either Harvard or Yale Law School, and four of the Justices were tenured professors at prestigious law schools. They also spent more time as Federal Appellate Court Judges than any previous Court. These two jobs (tenured law professor and appellate judge) share two critical components: both jobs are basically lifetime appointments that involve little or no contact with the public at large. The modern Supreme Court Justices have spent their lives in cloistered and elite settings, the polar opposite of past Justices.

The current Supreme Court is packed with a very specific type of person: type-A overachievers who have triumphed in a long tournament measuring academic and technical legal excellence. This Court desperately lacks individuals who reflect a different type of "merit." The book examines the exceptional and varied lives of past greats from John Marshall to Thurgood Marshall and asks how many, if any, of these giants would be nominated today. The book argues against our current bookish and narrow version of meritocracy. Healthier societies offer multiple different routes to success and onto bodies like our Supreme Court.

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Discover the shocking truth about the Supreme Court in Benjamin Barton's groundbreaking book, The Credentialed Court: Inside the Cloistered, Elite World of American Justice. Barton, an expert in the history of the Supreme Court, exposes the lack of intellectual and experiential diversity among today's Justices compared to their predecessors. Through extensive research and captivating biographies of past greats, Barton reveals how the Court has become a haven for the elite, leaving behind the fascinating personalities that once graced its halls. Don't miss the chance to uncover the secrets of the modern Supreme Court - order The Credentialed Court today and gain a new perspective on American justice!

Are today's Supreme Court Justices really as interesting and diverse as those of the past? According to Glenn Harlan Reynolds, Beauchamp Brogan Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Tennessee, they fall short. Barton's fascinating book challenges the notion that our current Justices possess the same level of intrigue and complexity as their predecessors. Dive into The Credentialed Court and explore the differences between the Supreme Court of yesterday and today, and gain a deeper understanding of the intellectual evolution that has taken place within the highest court in the land.

In The Credentialed Court, Barton presents compelling evidence that sheds light on the origins of the current Supreme Court's lack of diversity. Drawing from comprehensive studies of every Justice's background, from John Jay to Amy Coney Barrett, Barton demonstrates that today's Justices have much narrower experiences compared to their predecessors. Armed with this knowledge, you'll gain valuable insights into the impact of elite academic settings on the makeup of the Court. Don't miss out on this eye-opening exploration - order The Credentialed Court now and embark on a journey through the corridors of power and privilege.

Join Benjamin Barton as he explores the remarkable lives of past greats such as John Marshall and Thurgood Marshall in The Credentialed Court. By examining their exceptional and varied backgrounds, Barton challenges the current notion of "merit" in Supreme Court nominations. He reminds us that true meritocracy requires diverse perspectives and experiences to ensure a healthier society. The Credentialed Court urges us to question the bookish and narrow version of meritocracy prevalent in modern society. Act now and order your copy to become part of the movement towards a more inclusive and balanced representation on our highest court.

Order The Credentialed Court today and discover the secrets of the Supreme Court that our current Justices fail to possess. Take advantage of this opportunity to delve into the world of American justice and challenge the prevailing notion of meritocracy. Don't wait - order now and join the conversation on the future of the Supreme Court!

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