Lincoln's Inn Society
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- For the Lincoln's Inn of London see Lincoln's Inn.
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Lincoln's Inn Society |
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| Established | 1907 |
| Type | Social Club |
| Location | Cambridge, Mass., USA |
| Address | 44 Follen Street |
| Nickname | The Inn |
| Website | www.lincolnsinn.org |
Lincoln's Inn Society is the only social club based at Harvard Law School, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Its name echoes Lincoln's Inn in London, which is one of the four Inns of Court where English barristers are based. The Inn is a student-run refuge where students meet to relax after hard weeks of study. As a student-owned club, Lincoln's Inn is beyond university regulation. The Inn has a diverse and dynamic membership that is open to all members of the HLS community. It has become especially popular with first-year students as a way to meet their classmates.
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[edit] History
The Lincoln’s Inn Society was founded in 1907 by three Harvard Law School students who hoped to found a social organization to provide some relief from the stress of law school.
Some of the most distinguished members of the legal profession count themselves among the society's over 3,200 alumni, including U.S. Supreme Court Justices Stephen Breyer, Anthony Kennedy and David Souter, dozens of U.S. Senators and Representatives, and managing partners from the nation’s most prestigious law firms, including Cravath Swaine & Moore.
[edit] Events
The Inn is more than a gathering place. The Inn has a lively social calendar that includes some of the most exciting events at the Law School.
Winter Dinner: The flagship event of the Inn is the annual Winter Dinner, a black tie/formal event held at a downtown hotel. Members meet early in the evening at the Inn for the signing of the annual poster, a tradition as old as the Inn itself. Original posters from as far back as 1918 can be found adorning the walls of the house. Tickets are free for members and guest tickets are available for purchase.
Harvard/Yale Game: Harvard may not be a University known for its athletics, but the annual Harvard/Yale game is a tradition that Inn members, and most of the community, can get excited about. The Inn provides a pre-game tailgate party and, when the game is held at Yale, a bus to transport members to New Haven to cheer on the Crimson.
Theme Parties: The Inn throws a number of festive themed events throughout the year. Some past highlights have included “Heaven and Hell,” the Inn’s annual Halloween party; the James Bond Martini Night; numerous Hawaiian-themed events; and the annual St. Patrick’s Day party.
Spring Fling: In recent years, the Spring Fling has offered students a chance to unwind a bit from their pre-exam stress by taking a scenic boat cruise of the Boston Harbor. In some years, the Spring Fling has been a semi-formal dance as well.
[edit] Property
The Inn itself is an historic three-story Victorian house located across the street from the Law School campus. The house's amenities include three fireplaces, a pool table, a foosball table and a refurbished sports bar. All members receive keys and full access to the Inn during its operating hours.
Lincoln's Inn is located at 44 Follen Street (). The property is owned by the society.
[edit] Miscellanea
- A poster signed by all the current members is drawn every year to commemorate that year's Christmas/Winter Dinner.
- The house at 44 Follen Street is over 100 years old and has housed Lincoln's Inn for approximately 60 years.
- Lincoln's Inn membership was once strictly-male but it now admits women, and women have been President of the Society on numerous occastions.
[edit] Famous Members
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Judiciary
- Stephen Breyer '64 - Associate Justice of the Supreme Court[citation needed]
- Anthony Kennedy '61 - Associate Justice of the Supreme Court[citation needed]
- David Souter '66 - Associate Justice of the Supreme Court[citation needed]
Politics
- Joseph Califano '55 - Former U.S. Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare[citation needed]
- Jim Cooper '80 - U.S. Congressman from Tennessee[citation needed]
- Bob Graham '62 - Former U.S. Senator from Florida[citation needed]
- Ken Mehlman '91 - Chairman of the Republican National Committee[citation needed]
- Larry Pressler '71 - Former U.S. Senator from South Dakota[citation needed]
- Ted Stevens '50 - U.S. Senator from Alaska[citation needed]
- Clark T. Randt, Jr. '74 - U.S. Ambassador to China[citation needed]
- Jack Reed '82 - U.S. Senator from Rhode Island[citation needed]
Business
- Victor F. Ganzi '71 - President and CEO of the Hearst Corporation[citation needed]
- Joseph L. Rice '60 - Chairman and Co-Founder of Clayton Dubilier & Rice[citation needed]
- Laurance Rockefeller - Financier and philanthropist[citation needed]
Law Firm
- Robert Joffe '67 - Managing Partner of Cravath Swaine & Moore[citation needed]
Academia
- Daniel R. Coquillette '71 - Professor at Harvard Law School, Former Dean of Boston College Law School[citation needed]
- Roger Fisher '48 - Professor at Harvard Law School, Author of "Getting to Yes"[citation needed]
- John H. Langbein '68 - Professor at Yale Law School[citation needed]
- Charles Nesson '63 - Professor at Harvard Law School[citation needed]
