Love for God and love for neighbor remain the highest calling and the foundation of all true justice. Scripture makes clear what this love looks like: the first table of the Ten Commandments teaches us how to love God, and the second table teaches us how to love our neighbor. Any

In law, the burden of proof determines who must establish the truth of a claim and to what degree. In criminal cases, the prosecution carries the weight of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt—a principle rooted in the moral conviction that it is better to let the guilty go

As October ends, we reflect on how study shapes wisdom and faith deepens understanding. In November, may we continue to seek truth, justice, and purpose in all we do—both in the classroom and beyond.

How does the Constitution empower religious parents whose children attend public school?  More than protecting students from objectionable content, the law enables parents to fulfill their religious duty to their children even in public schools. Trinity Law School constitutional

Lex Naturalis Latin: “Natural Law.” Natural law is a system of rights and justice common to all humans—rooted in human nature and intrinsic moral standards rather than in laws created by governments. It holds that moral truth exists independently of written statutes.

The legal positivist view of law rules many law schools today and teaches that law derives its validity solely from human authority, not from any higher moral order. This is not merely another way of understanding law; it represents an entirely different worldview—one that denies

“Our justice system puts into place certain rules and procedures that we may render to each man what is due to him, a free and rational being, one who bears the likeness and image of God himself, and thus one with great inherent dignity and worth—even when he may have committed

In law, jurisdiction defines authority—who has the legal right to speak, decide, and act within a particular domain. It establishes boundaries and ensures that the proper authority administers justice. Without it, the legal system would dissolve into confusion and overreach.

Criminal law reflects society's effort to balance justice, accountability, and mercy. It seeks to uphold moral order, protect the innocent, and deter wrongdoing. True justice can be found in Christ, who perfectly balances righteousness and mercy. We're called to reflect Christ's

Without God, law becomes arbitrary—entirely about who has power and what they declare to be “right.” Without an objective standard for good, all law collapses into tyranny. Law is only just when it aligns with the good. The difference is profound: one path leads to relativism and

True justice cannot be grounded in shifting human opinion; it must rest on God’s moral law. While human reasoning and legal traditions play their part, they are only reliable when aligned with the higher law of the Creator.

Lex Talionis - Law of Proportionality The principle of “an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth” comes from ancient legal systems, including the Old Testament. Its purpose was clear: punishment should fit the crime—no more, no less. As Anselm argued, God must punish sin because

In tort law, we study harm, duty, and remedies—how justice seeks to make the injured whole. Yet every legal remedy is limited; it can compensate but not truly heal. Through Christ's sacrifice, He redeems our souls and begins to heal our world's brokenness. As future lawyers and

Aristotle defined justice as “giving each their due.” As Christians, we can affirm that definition—but the real question is, how do we know what is due? Scripture answers by pointing us to God’s character and the dignity He has given to humanity. True justice begins with who God

Cultures change and opinions shift, but God’s standards of justice remain constant. Human societies may redefine right and wrong according to the spirit of the age, yet Scripture reminds us that true justice flows from the unchanging character of God.

Res Judicata Latin: "A matter judged." A final judgment by a competent court is conclusive and prevents re-litigation.

Contracts form the backbone of law by turning promises into enforceable obligations. They require offer, acceptance, and consideration, but they safeguard trust and accountability at their core.

In her latest essay for the Circe Institute, “Aristocratic Tutoring for the Masses,” Professor Adeline A. Allen draws from C. S. Lewis, Tolkien, and the classical tradition to examine the enduring role of tutoring and homeschooling in shaping intellectual and moral formation.