Inn of Cult.

I know I've been negligent lately...just lack energy after the school day I guess. It's funny -- all throughout the day I will hear absolute gems from my students. Things that I make a mental note of, and then almost immediately forget. It's frustrating really.

So, instead I will mention that Jamie got nominated to join some law group (an "Inn of Court" for you law types who know what the hell that is...) that sounds pretty prestigious -- only one student from the entire law school is nominated. He got a letter from the Dean of the law school citing his "incredible oral skills", impeccable writing and award-winning performance in Moot Court. This is all fine and dandy, but I think the group is a cult or some scam.

Exhibit A: The Dean misspelled Jamie's name. Apparently, one of GW's top oralists is named "Jaime".

Exhibit B: The website looks a little out of the early 90's. I would link to it, but wish to preserve what's left of Jamie's privacy.

Exhibit C: Past members include some pretty hefty Republicans. Not to be trusted (especially my dad.)

Of course, it could also be a really great opportunity. There are some heavyhitters involved in it now, including some Supreme Court lawyers and a former Solicitor General. Plus, I doubt the Dean of the Law School would really mislead Jamie into the clutches of evil politicos. That is, of course, if the person who wrote the email was actually the Dean of the Law School...[cue ominous music]...dun dun DUN!

Jamie accepted it, so we'll find out the validity of this thing soon enough. Stay tuned.