I live far from Washington DC, and my practice in law has never
required me to bring a matter before SCOTUS. So, for me, membership
in the SCOTUS bar would be a bauble, a nice certificate to add to my
office wall.
I used to consider the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) to
be an institution with honor and integrity.
I no longer hold that opinion.
I used to believe that a case before SCOTUS would be decided using
clear logic, established precedent, and prudence.
I no longer hold that opinion.
Every now and then I ask myself “Should I petition to become a member
of the United States Supreme Court Bar?”
But now I add a second question: “Do I want to debase myself by asking
for admission to an institution that is no longer worthy of respect?”