Welcome to the National Security Law Blog

Since the attacks of September 11, 1001, the legal community has had a heightened awareness of the importance of national security law. Attorneys throughout the United States have turned their attention to the pressing questions brought up by the war on terror, with as wide a variety of responses as would be expected.

Along with this new level of concern, law schools throughout the United States have increased their course offerings in national security law and related issues. According to the Center on Law, Ethics and National Security at Duke Law School, "[i]n 1984, there were only 7 law schools in the country that offered a course in national security law, but now over 100 provide such an offering."

However, there still does not exist a resource for law students with a particular interest in this field. Thankfully, organizations such as the National Security & Law Society are beginning to fill the gap. As they continue to grow and spread, they will provide more opportunities for students to learn about issues in national security law, and about how to obtain positions in the field.

This blog will gather together links, news and information that is pertinent to law students. That said, the field is growing at such a rate that one person cannot possibly keep on top of all of it. For that reason, this is a blog documenting my personal experiences and interests in the field of national security law.