Word: lawness
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Controversy over the merits of CLS--which holds that the law is skewed to reflect the existing distribution of economic wealth--has divided the faculty in recent years, often bringing the tenure process to a halt. Left-wing, right-wing and moderate professors have aligned themselves in hostile camps, with Clark leading the criticism of the radical scholars...
When Vorenberg announced his resignation last spring, faculty members said they hoped Bok would pick a conciliatory candidate to take over--a professor who would bring the Law School's factions together...
...example, students said that Bok might have decided against Byrne Professor of Administrative Law Richard B. Stewart--originally considered the top contender--because there was strong sentiment against him from students, professors and staff...
Though Clark has alienated a score of left-wing scholars, he is highly praised by at least some of his Law School colleagues, and is respected nationally for his corporate law work. He is also generally well-liked by students...
Still, Clark's choice came as a surprise to many observers, who expected Bok to appoint a scholar who would appeal to both extremes in the Law School's politics...