Catholic Law’s Center for the Constitution and the Catholic Intellectual Tradition (CIT)
announced today the judges who will be participating in its Visiting Jurist Program during the
2024-2025 academic year: Judge Thomas M. Hardiman of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the
Third Circuit, Judge S. Kyle Duncan of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and
Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri.
The Visiting Jurist Program brings some of the nation’s most respected judges to Catholic
University’s campus to participate in the life of the Law School and the programming offered by
CIT. During their stay at CUA, Visiting Jurists co-teach courses with CUA faculty, participate in
CIT events and enjoy meals with CUA faculty and students. Through the Visiting Jurist
Program, CIT enhances its scholarly programming with the perspectives of leading jurists and
provides opportunities for Catholic Law’s students to interact with some of the country’s best
legal thinkers.
Professor Joel Alicea, Director of CIT, said: “We are very honored that Judges Hardiman,
Duncan, and Pitlyk have agreed to serve as Visiting Jurists this upcoming academic year. Our
students—and the whole Law School community—will benefit tremendously from their insights
and their presence on campus.”
For more information on the Visiting Jurist Program, visit https://cit.catholic.edu/about/visiting-
jurists