A DC area law school was originally named after a Virginia patriot, but just like money can buy you lots of law, it can buy you law schools. George Mason University Law School announced it would change its name to the Antonin Scalia School of Law. Who are the buyers? $10 million came from Charles Koch, who believes there is entirely too much law. And the remaining $20 million? From an anonymous donor, probably in honor of the Citizens United decision.
Washington wags quickly realized the law school’s new abbreviation would be ASSoL or ASSLaw, and hilarity ensued. GMU reconsidered its awkward acronym and changed the name to Antonin Scalia Law School (ASLS). Somebody better tell the American Society of Liposuction Surgery.
More:
“George Mason University learned how hard it is to name a law school after Antonin Scalia,” Tara Golshan, Vox
“ASSLaw is the butt of jokes. So what?” Dave Schilling, The Guardian
“George Mason University Professors Oppose Naming Law School After Antonin Scalia,” Jon Schuppe, NBC News
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