University of Nebraska College of Law - Yearbook (Lincoln, NE)

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CI more to the IDise', BY JUDGE M. B. REESE, DEAN To you who are about to take your leave of the College of Law, carrying with you your certihcates of graduation, a parting word might not seem to be out of place. l The two years of our association together have been years of pleasure to me and, I hope, not otherwise to you. You have labored faithfully and patiently, and your advancement has been a source of great pleasure, not only to mc, but to all whose prov- ince it has been to assist you in your efforts. WVere it not that we feel that you now enter upon lines of usefulness, and that by your upright conduct in your professional lines you will shed honor and luster upon your chosen profession, this would be a melancholy occasion. But I have faith in you, and believe that I will hear nothing but favorable reports from you. This is a consolation, and, notwithstanding the time to say 'LGrood-byel' has come, We part with buoyant hopes and bright prospects for the future. Before taking leave of you I desire to say that, while it is true that your progress has been rapid and your advancement all that could have been expected, yet with all your toil and application you cannot suppose that you have attained anything like pe1'fec- tion in your calling. Perfection in law is never attained. The oldest and most successful practitioners and judges in our pro- fession are but students. Although you have succeeded well in your studies, and your prospects for future success are flattering indeed, yet you must not forget that you are still, and ever will be, students. You have attended the law school in order that you might learn how to study. As you advance in knowledge you will more clearly see that a great field for investigation and