The contribution begins with an interpretation of Alf Ross’ writing about conscious actions, beliefs, and attitudes. Then I present Bernard Lonergan’s philosophical work on cognitional theory to draw attention to our conscious and intentional cognitional operations. I point out that the quality of consciousness differs in four ways that can be conceived as levels of consciousness. I also argue that the consciousness of lawyers and judges primarily operates in the style of common sense, a specialized differentiation of consciousness distinct from the mode of philosophers and scientists. Next, I propose that legal theorists would benefit from a specialized differentiation of consciousness that can be attained by doing the type of introspective analysis advocated by Lonergan. Finally, I conclude by contrasting Ross’ perspective on conscious action, belief, and attitude with the patterning of conscious operations revealed by introspective analysis.