^ ■3 0. XLbc Columbian XHniversit?, WASHINGTON, D. C. Xaw Xecture Dall. NOV 8 1904 D. of D, LAW LECTURE HALL. kl THE COLUMBIAN UNIVERSITY, WASHINGTON, D. C. BENAIAH L. WHITMAN, D. D., PRESIDENT. THE LAW SCHOOL. WALTER S. COX, Dean. THE SCHOOL OF COMPARATIVE JURISPRUDENCE AND DIPLOMACY. CHARLES W. NEEDHAM, Dean. Professors and Lecturers in Schools of Law and Diplomacy. n. L. Whitman, li. H. Hon. WAiTF.n S. Cox, IjL. D., As.«ociate Justice Supreme Court, Ii. c. CiiAiu-ES \V. Nkkphaji, hh. M. Hon. .John M. Haki.an, LL. P., iind Hon. David .1. Hrewer, hh. D., As.«o. Ju.'^tice.s IT. S. Supreme Court. Hon. .I.iux W. KosTEn, LL. D., Ex-Secretiiry of Stiite. Wii.i.iAH P. Wii.RoN, Se. r>. )l FkkX.U .loHXSnN, A. H. .1. I.. iM. Criiuv, LI,. 11. Hon. \Vm. a. 3Lm-1!T, LL. D. Hon. Anwiew C. Biiaiilev, LL. 1!., Assoeiiite Justice Sniiromc Coi \V^^ i;. .L.iiN.soN, LL. M. Lee ]1avis Loikie, Ph. D. ]\1ei.vii.i.e Cmurch, LL. M. \Vm. F. Mattixoi.y, a. M. CHARLES RAY DEAN, LL. B., Secretary of the Schools of Law, 1-120 H Stn '^T^HE CITY OF WASHINGTON possesses exceptional advantages as a location for a law school. The great Congressional and Law Libraries, the sittings of the Supreme Court of the United States and other national and international tribunals, afford inestimable and unique advantages for study, research, and culture. Men of the greatest attainments, with the largest experience in the legal profession and public service, occupying the most honor- able official positions, are available as lecturers and professors ; their interest in legal education makes it possible for this University to form a Faculty in both of its Schools of Law unequaled in personnel in the United States. THE PORTAL. LAW SCHOOL. The Columbian University established its Law School in 1865, and the history of the school has been one of steady growth in the nunil)er of students, Faculty, and (|uality of work. In IS! IS the Board of Trustees extended tlie course for the Bachelor's degree to three years, enlarged the Faculty, increased the subjects of .study, and greatly improved the metliods of the work. The result has lieen tluit the tirst-year class in tlie three years' course is equal in numljer to any class in the history of the school. SCHOOL OF COMPARATIVE JURISPRUDENCE AND DIPLOMACY. In June, ISflS, the Board of Trustees of the University established this dei»artuicnt as a i)ost-graduate school. The work was organized during the summer of 1898, a Faculty secured, the courses of study outlined, and the school opened November 15, 1898, with ninety students. The purpose of this selioul is threefold: (1) A course of one year in tlie higher studies of law, leading to the degree (if Master of Laws: ('2) A two years' course including the history of law and the study of comiuirative jurisprudence, with jiolitical and diplomatic history, leading to the degree of Doctor of Civil Law ; and (3) A course in diplomacy, public finance, and international trade, leading to the degree of Master of Diplomacy, and fitting men for the diplomatic and public service of the United States. LAW LECTURE HALL. Li 1898 the University erected a new building, known as Law Lectuie Hall, on H street, adjoining the Uni- versit}' building at the corner of Fif- teenth street, and the building was 1 nn f:^ wm 1 1 fe_i -^ i ^ OFFICE OF DEAN. JURISPRUDENCE HALL. fleilieated Januury 3, 1890. The appointments and fur- nishings of this building are tlioroughly modern and eoni- l">]ete. and it is devoted ex- clusively to the work of tlie Schools of Law. The build- ing is constructed of liglit gray l)rick, with stone and terra-cotta trimmings, and lias a pleasing exterior, the chief feature of which is the porch, with polished granite colunnis. Passing through this porch, one L'uters a spa- t-ii)us lobljy, with tiled lloor, on either side of which are the handsome offices of the Deans of the two Schools of Law and tlie office of the Secretary. From tire loblsy one enters directlj' tlie main lecture hall, known as " Jurisj^rudence Hall." This room is an ideal auditorium, and seats about three hundred. The seats are arranged in the form of an amphitheater, around a handsome lecture platform, and all seats are ecpally desirable. One hundred and fourteen incandescent electric lights in the ceiling distribute a pleasing, and uniform light over the room. Just back of the lecture platform are two windows of opalescent glass. MOOT COURT ROOM. specially designed for the Hall. The second floor of the building is reached by an easy staircase of iron and slate. Upon this floor are the President's room, the Faculty room, and two lec- ture halls, accommodating one hundred and fifty stu- dents each. All of the lec- ture halls are furnished with comfortable opera chairs, having adjustable writing tablets attached. The third floor has a Re- ception Hall.ilesigned as a RECEPTION HALL. conversation room, and two court- rooms. An important part of the work in tlie Law School is the Moot Court practice, by means of which a student is made thoroughlj^ acquainted with l)leading, evidence, and judicial pro- cedure. Probably the most attractive fea- ture of the whole building is the Library, which occupies one-half of the third story.. In every appoint- ment it is as complete as modern art could make it. The room is thirty by sixty feet; is lighted by six large windows and a center skylight by day, an