From Courthouse to Riverbank: Friday, Week 1, at the School of Public Service

Two of our "Supreme Court Justices"

Yesterday the students at the St. Albans School of Public Service got a taste of the courtroom during the mock Supreme Court argument, with the "SPS Justices" ruling in favor of the U.S. Government in the Hobby Lobby case (one of only two cases from the current Term in which the U.S. Supreme Court has not yet rendered a decision).  Today, SPS got a chance to talk to an actual judge:  United States District Court Judge James Boasberg.  Any future lawyers in the SPS class got a taste of the socratic method, as Judge Boasberg helped guide them through the complexities of sentencing by putting them behind the bench in the role of a judge making sentencing decisions in hypothetical cases.

It was another busy day at SPS -- before visiting the Courthouse in the afternoon the students took classes in International Relations and Economics in the morning.  After a fast-paced Week 1 of SPS 2014, it's now time for a little rest and relaxation!  The weekend got off to a good start with a trip to The Yards Park in D.C. for "Rocking on the River" (a Friday night concert series).  Tonight's concert featured top performers from the ongoing DC Jazz Festival.  More time to relax and recharge this weekend before the action picks up again on Monday!

It was a beautiful evening at the Yards Park!

We're number 1?  End of SPS Week 1?  Either way, everyone's happy!

Taking a well-deserved seat after a week on the go!

California, California, Boston, and South Korea -- all roads lead to DC on a summer night.

Hangin' with the girls at SPS 2014!