This staff editorial solely represents the majority view of The Crimson Editorial Board.
In the last few months alone, weâve seen several high-profile Harvard Law School graduates grace the news with unseemly headlines: vacationing during a massively impactful crisis, distorting the truth through non-stop falsities, or engaging in inappropriate use of governmental resources. The trend makes it tempting to view Harvardâs legal education as a corrupting force.
But it isnât, or at least it doesnât have to be. Sometimes our Law School can make us proud, with brave alumni who showcase the very best of our ideals and ambitions â the very best of Harvard, even.