Tyler Moore

Tyler Moore is an Associate Professor of Law at the Knudson School of Law, University of South Dakota. His scholarly work focuses on constitutional law, legal interpretation, and the historical foundations of the U.S. federal judiciary.

• PhD in Political Science (2023), University of Notre Dame
• JD (2011), Georgetown University Law Center
• BA in Economics (2007), University of Nebraska

Tyler’s research explores:

• Theoretical frameworks in constitutional hermeneutics
• Anti-Federalist influence on Article III implementation
• State constitutional law developments
• Ethical implications of legal fee structures
• Intersections of intentionalism and originalism

His recent publications analyze:

• Contemporary debates in constitutional meaning
• Hermeneutic theory applications
• Historical evolution of federal courts
• State legal practices in South Dakota
• Philosophical foundations of legal interpretation

Scientific Awards & Honors:

• Recipient of the Cutler Award (2025) for contributions to South Dakota legal practice
• Campbell Visiting Fellow at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution (2023)