The Hidden History of Essex Law School

Such is the case when Tom interviews
Mary McCarthy, who served as the secretary to the school's
founder, Dean Seth Adams. Mary is a legend at the school,
and she says that the history Tom is writing won't reflect
half of what she really knows. Mary reveals some interesting
information about her relationship with Adams.

Tom also calls on Caleb Cushing, the school's oldest
alumnus, who believes he graduated in either 1910 or 1911.
Cushing not only has flavorful stories to tell about his law
career, but is also a colorful character in his own
right.

As Tom pulls together the pieces from the
school's one hundred years, he learns some tidbits that
might not be fit to print. For Tom, this project provides an
eye-opening glimpse into the legal world of academia with a
sidelight into its interesting social aspects.