Most SCOTUS Justices get book deals. Thomas and Rehnquist did too. It takes intellect to write a book.
ACB graduated at the top of her class in high school. She graduated at the top of her class at Rhodes college (nationally ranked the top 50) and she graduated at the top of her class in Notre Dame Law School.
Barrett clerked for Justice Antonin Scalia from 1998 to 1999
The entire staff at Notre Dame Law School recommended her for her appointment to the SC. The entire staff, D’s, R’s and I’s all recommended her.
Barrett is going to be a great Justice.
the way you know its a pay off is when there is a big advance that does not match the potential for royalties.