The Judge Frank M. Johnson, Jr. Institute will host a virtual book club for undergraduate students interested in law school and other legal professions. Participants will read and discuss a short book that introduces several thinkers who attempted to understand the idea of the "rule of law."   The book club will be hosted on Zoom on four consecutive Thursdays at 4:00 central time, beginning February 19.  Each session will cover about 30 pages of reading and last about an hour.  Classes will be held on Thursdays at 4:00 on:  The sessions will be moderated by Michael DeBow, a Visiting Fellow […]

Join education and legal professionals in Montgomery, Alabama for a multi-day conference on incorporating historic court cases into middle and high school instruction. This conference for educators will take a pedagogical look at the Constitutional arguments of landmark court cases from the Civil Rights Era. Conference Highlights When Tuesday-Thursday, June 24-26, 2025 Who Middle and high school teachers of history, government, social studies and related courses are invited to apply for the 2025 Class of The Judge Johnson Institute Scholars. Teachers from other subjects are also invited to apply, but preference will be given to teachers of social studies subjects. […]

In honor of Law Day 2025, The Judge Johnson Institute is highlighting recent remarks from Attorney Fred Gray. In conversation with Dr. Robert White of Alabama State University earlier this year, Mr. Gray discussed his time as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s attorney and his work in America’s Courtroom in front of Judge Frank Johnson. This conversation took place as part of a program for the court community in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Day. Teachers, students, and parents are encouraged to watch the conversation and use the questions below to discuss the lessons from Mr. Gray. Discussion Questions […]