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The article explores the life of students at Harvard Law School in Cambridge, Massachusetts during the 1895-1915 period. Dean Christopher C. Langdell instituted an academic ideology and structure that proliferated throughout the legal and professional education. He faced strong criticisms from students, alumni and faculty until his retirement in 1895. James B. Ames implemented reforms that Langdell introduced during 1870 to 1886. The Paper Chase emerged under Dean Ezra R. Thayer.

The article discusses the factors that contributed to the financial failure of Harvard Law School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The recession during the 2008-2009 reportedly impacted the school which was then in the middle of building large project and experiencing a decline in income of its endowment. The financial woes during the leadership of Dean James Barr Ames had also significant impact on the school.

An introduction to the journal is presented in which the editor discusses various reports published within the issue including the financial failure of Harvard Law School (HLS) in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the life of students at HLS, and the analysis of law professoriate at HLS.

The article explores the role of former dean Elena Kagan in reforming student activities and life at Harvard Law School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It notes that the experience of students over the past half century was unhappy and alienated not only from the institution but also from their own classmates. He adds that Kagan was able to achieve the reform by earning the trust of her faculty colleagues, listening to their hopes and concerns, and helping to see their ideological interests.