In celebration of Law Day at Dartmouth, Judge Beth Robinson '86 delivers the Stephen R. Volk '57 Lecture
In celebration of Law Day at Dartmouth, Judge Beth Robinson '86 delivers the Stephen R. Volk '57 Lecture, Courts, Myths, and the Foundation of Liberty. If Americans lose faith in our independent Judiciary, the foundation of our liberty will weaken. One threat to public confidence in the courts is a misunderstanding of how judges do our jobs. Using actual cases, the presentation will explore the practice and challenge of interpreting the law, in an effort to move beyond common myths about judging to more nuanced understanding.
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