Alma mater
Centre College
10 U.S. federal judges studied here. See where it ranks among law schools by judges produced.
Judges
| Judge | Degree | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Marshall Harlan | B.A. | Associate Justice | 1850 |
| Andrew Phelps McCormick | A.B. | Judge | 1854 |
| John Finis Philips | A.B. | Judge | 1855 |
| Andrew McConnell January Cochran | A.B. | Judge | 1873 |
| Frederick Moore Vinson | B.A. | Chief Justice | 1909 |
| Pierce Lively | A.B. | Judge | 1943 |
| Benjamin Joel Beaton | B.A. | Judge | 2003 |
| Susan Courtwright Rodriguez | B.A. | Judge | 2003 |
| James B. Milliken | Judge | – | |
| John Henry Rogers | Judge | – |
Source: FJC Biographical Directory. Data last verified 2026-08-15. Verify against the primary source before relying.