Academic freedom is as important today as it has ever been, especially when universities are looking for ways to cut costs in response to the current economic crisis. With important reforms in legal education necessary to produce the next generation of ethical and competent attorneys, the value of a strong faculty voice in decision making is paramount.

SALT is dedicated to achieving an inclusive system of legal education that offers equal opportunities to study law to men and women from the entire spectrum of America’s diverse population. The faculty and administration of every law school should also reflect this diversity.

Respect for human rights both here and abroad is central to the work of the Human Rights Committee: immigration reform, accountability for authorization and use of torture on "war on terror" detainees, and adherence to the rule of law are just a few of this committee's projects.

The content and quality of legal education and law faculty’s participation in the development of innovative and effective ways to teach substantive law, professional skills, and the values needed to educate competent and dedicated professionals are the very heart of SALT’s mission. Learning assessments; bar admissions and alternatives to the bar exam; status and teaching; and ABA Council liaison are all aspects of this committee's work.

SALT supports the nomination and confirmation of the best and the brightest to serve our country, men and women who respect the Rule of Law and to aspire to the ideals of American democracy. SALT will oppose those nominations when candidates do not represent the principles of SALT.

SALT continues to press the administration to end the discrimination against gay and lesbian servicemembers by repealing "Don't Ask Don't Tell," and to work with other LGBT organizations to secure equal rights for all.