Legal Gladiators

A few years back there was a movie called Legal Eagles which made heroes out of young lawyers who, frankly, were basically in it for the money, and tangentially supported mostly liberal causes. In contrast, there are a group of select young men and women who receive fellowships from the Alliance Defense Fund as Blackstone Fellows who learn to defend fundamental American freedoms. Fortunately, the ADF is discriminating in their admission to this group, so only about a hundred out of each yearly group of over 800 applicants are admitted.

I first became aware of this program a few weeks ago through a conferfence sponsored by Center for Arizona Policy. I had a table representing Arizona Christian School Tuition Organization, and the table representing ADF was right across the aisle in the exhibit hall. During lulls in the traffic, we chatted. The ADF representative was familiar with Arizona's tax credit law, and very supportive. I was fascinated to learn about the Blackstone Fellows, and very encouraged that ADF is investing in young gladiators who will go into the arena for truth and freedom.

I was reminded of the Blackstone Fellows as I listened to Hugh Hewitt last night on the way home. It turns out he is a big supporter as well, and interviewed one of the directors of the fellowship on his program. I endorse their efforts and encourage you to learn more about what they do here.