Brett Kavanaugh praises newcomer Ketanji Brown Jackson as a 'thoroughly prepared' justice who's 'off to a great start'

• Justice Brett Kavanaugh praised fellow Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.
• "She's off to a great start," Kavanaugh said of the newest member of the Supreme Court.
• Jackson has captured widespread attention since she joined the court last fall. 

Justice Brett Kavanaugh heaped praise on fellow Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the Supreme Court's newest member who first took the bench last fall.

"She is fully prepared — thoroughly prepared," Kavanaugh said of his colleague during a Notre Dame Law School event on Monday, calling preparation "the number one thing" that "makes a good judge."

"She's off to a great start," Kavanaugh continued, adding that Jackson "hit the ground running" and fits in well with the group.