A Discourse Pronounced Upon the Inauguration of the Author, as Dane Professor of Law in Harvard University

This discourse is about the author's inauguration as Dane Professor of Law in Harvard University. The author talks about the importance of law education and the role of the university in shaping future lawyers.

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