Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-09-11
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81 VIE second session OF the Staunton Law
-H- School Will commence IN the LIST of Deccm-
Der next, and terminate on the 18th of April The
plan OF instruction will embrace Il course of lee
ture few practical works, frequent examina-
lions and moot-court. The object being to i'm
part such information most useful to Young
gentl men at the commencement of their profess
ional career, great pains will be taken to make
them familiar with the rules of practice the prin-
cIples and forms of pleading, and the most i'm
portant doctrines of the law of evidence The
moot court was found highly adyantag eous at the
last Session, and 1T is hoped will be rendered still
more so at the next by the employment of re-
gular clerk, to be elected and compensated for his
services by the pupils. In this mimic tribunal,
suits both at common law and in equity will be
prosecuted and defended through the different sta
yes, formal record kept of the proceedings, and
the p'eadngs so directed To present for discuss
ION and decision questions of novelty difficulty
suggested by the lectures. The use of law H.
brary attached To the school ard owned by an as
ISOLATION of gentlemen may be had for a moderate
compensation. The department of Medical Juris.
prudence Will again be conducted by DIR. A. Wad.
del, gentleman of eminence in his professions
whose instructive and entertaining lectures were
received with entire appreciation by his class a:
the last session
The utility of Law Schools has been well tested
by experience and the only objection to which
they are liable is the dissipation by which they are
sometimes infested. Tho subscriber earnestly re-
quests that no one whose habits have been at all
Irregular will think of joining his school. His in
'tdIloH is loT Fucn only as are determined to pur
sue their studies with ardOr and perseverance; and
those who attend will be considered under an no.
nOrary engagement to conduct themselves with
perfect decorum, and abstain altogether from the
use of intoxicating liquors and every species OF
gaming
The local advantages of Stanton arc believed 10
DC generally known 1t is situated in beautiful and
abundant country, and enjoys a climate of almost
unrIyailed salubTity. Those who are disposed TO
become pupils will obligo the subscriber by COM
nInnicating their intention by letter us early as
practicable. lie Will give prompt attention TO
such enquiries for information as they may think
proper o make. The students will find it their
interest to arrive few days before the COM
mcncement of the session, in order TO
make preparatory arrangements. Such as may
deem 1t eXpedient to come forthwith and en-.
gage IN Introductory studies will DO advised as 10
! their course of reading. Ut is hoped that gentle
men 70 ;ently admitted to the bar would be much
benefited by dcvotng to the exercises of SEES.
sion period Of the year that may be Withdrawn
| from the practice without much Inconvenience
| The following is an estimate of the necessary
! expenses for the session:
Tuition fee Ito he paid in advancO) 500
/ Board AZ
| Rent of room and furniture 1C
| Fuel, candles and washing |:
Fee to Clerk Of moot-court, from 50 90 to
! So according tn number Of pupils, say
Compensation for use of library, from SO to
| $40 according to number Of pupils, say II
sll.
To which may be added for tex; books, all in
dispensable in the practice, say 50:
Fec TO professor of Medical iurisprudence, IL
s3l
Books may be purchased here at REASONABLE,
! prices.
/ RRJSCOE r. IoNy.TN