University of Wisconsin–Madison

Month: April 2025

Volume 2025, No. 2

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Residual State Power to Regulate Presidential Qualifications in The Wake Of Trump v. Anderson and Moore v. Harper by Vikram David Amar; History, Tradition, and Voter Registration by Joshua A. Douglas; “The Real Preference Of Voters”: Madison’s Idea of a Top Three Election and the Present Necessity of Reform by Edward B. Foley; Voter Harassment and the Limits of State and Federal Power by Ellen D. Katz; Coups and Punishment in the Constitutional Order by Anthony Michael Kreis; Comments By a Cantankerous Crank On “Constitutional Theory,” the Supreme Court, and the Legal Academy by Sanford Levinson; The Regulation of Presidential Elections by Lori A. Ringhand; "Quite Literally, Our Job": Moore v. Harper and the Fragility of Judicial Federalism by Jane S. Schacter; Ranked-List Proportional Representation by Nicholas O. Stephanopoulos; and State Executive Branches Under Moore v. Harper by Quinn Yeargain

Flexibility & Resilience are Essential Legal Skills

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The legal profession is facing an era of change driven by technological advancements, environmental crises, shifting client expectations, and evolving societal norms. This article argues that flexibility and resilience are not just positive personality traits but essential legal skills that should be intentionally cultivated in law school curricula. By integrating adaptability into legal education—through emphasizing the evolving nature of law, incorporating interdisciplinary approaches, reshaping assessments, and fostering collaborative learning—law schools can better equip students to navigate an unpredictable future. Encouraging law students to embrace flexibility and resilience as a professional skill will not only enhance their long-term success but also strengthen the legal profession’s ability to lead in times of transformation.