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Harold J. Laski: “It shall not exclude men from the legal profession because they are black or Wesleyans or freemasons.”

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It shall not exclude men from the legal profession because they are black or Wesleyans or freemasons.
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Harold J. Laski

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Laski advocates for inclusivity in the legal profession, rejecting discrimination based on race or beliefs.

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