The majority on the Supreme Court basically ignored all of that evidence and said, instead, that Congress had no power to legislate in this area. I think the majority is wrong on this issue. Congress clearly had the power to legislate in this area, in my opinion, and the article will explain why I think that. I often bring students into my research projects. I wouldn't expect student to be able to analyze case law yet, but they can clearly translate their undergraduate research skills into legal research.
Students can check primary sources and do a review of law review literature in a given area.
In fact, I've had several Clark pre-law students cut their teeth doing research with me and then go on to law school. If a student has a specific interest, I'm always happy for them to take the ball and run with it. Sometimes a student will approach me directly and ask to work with me. And sometimes I can identify students who have the research skills to work with me.