The Inns of Court

"The Inns of Court" by Cecil Headlam is a journey through the chronicles of London's Inns of Court, uncovering their transformation and crucial role in law. The book begins by evoking the spirit of old cities, particularly London, setting the scene for how history molds their identity. The narrative then traces the origins of the Inns of Court back to the King’s Court and William the Conqueror. It looks at how legal education grew, the part the clergy played in early legal actions, and the emergence of regular lawyers who created the Inns of Court groups. The author gives an interesting look into how legal institutions changed and a preview of what’s to come, giving a strong base for a study of the past of these law places.