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Charles F. Jacobs is a Professor of Political Science at St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wisconsin. He specializes in judicial process, Supreme Court dynamics, constitutional law, and criminal justice policy. Since joining St. Norbert in 2007, he has held positions including Assistant Professor (2007–2013), Associate Professor (2013–2020), and currently serves as Professor of Political Science. His research focuses on Supreme Court opinion assignment, senior associate justices' influence, and judicial elections. Jacobs has received prestigious awards such as the NCAA Division III Faculty Athletics Representative of the Year (2023), the Founder’s Award (2014), and the Leonard Ledvina Award for Excellence in Teaching (2014).
His academic service includes roles as Pre-Law Program Director, Far Eastern Representative for NCAA and NCHA, and committee leadership in athletic policies and academic governance. Jacobs has advised over 130 students in law school placements, including 6 at T14 institutions. He collaborates with the Strategic Research Institute on projects like judicial funding studies and legal education initiatives.
- Education: PhD in Political Science/Public Law (University of Connecticut, 2006), MA (University of Akron, 1995), BA (Kenyon College, 1989)
- Research: Explores judicial influence, Supreme Court mechanics, and criminal justice reform
- Teaching: Courses include Constitutional Law, Judicial Process, and Administrative Law
Jacobs’ recent publications analyze senior justices’ impact on Supreme Court rulings and Wisconsin judicial elections. His work has appeared in Journal of Gender, Race, and Justice, Santa Clara Law Review, and book chapters on Scalia and Breyer’s judicial legacies.
Professional memberships include the American Political Science Association and Supreme Court Historical Society. He regularly contributes to media discussions on legal and political issues via Wisconsin Public Radio and other outlets.
