The fusion of the two branches of the legal profession

Abstract

I have gone into the history of the question at some length in order to show that the proposition advanced by Mr. Murphy, namely, that it scarcely needs proof that the distinction between the two branches of the legal profession is capable of justification, can hardly be maintained. It may be said, however, that the opinions I have referred to are those of members of the legal profession, and, therefore of persons who are or may be interested in the maintenance of the status quo, and that the question should be regarded from the view of the public and on principle with regard to the public.