Administration Quote by Learned Hand
“How long shall we blunder along without the aid of unpartisan and authoritative scientific assistance in the administration of justice, no one knows; but all fair persons not conventionalized by provincial legal habits of mind ought, I should think, unite to effect some change.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Judicial Conference Remarks, 1935
Calls for non‑partisan scientific expertise in justice administration, urging reform by open‑minded jurists.
In simple terms: Justice needs unbiased scientific help; reform is needed.
Key Takeaway
Seek objective science in law.
Themes
justice
science
reform
objectivity
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
analytical
advocacy
When to use this quote
- court decisions
- policy making
- legal education
- public hearings
Key Concepts
legal reform
evidence based policy
judicial independence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can courts integrate science without losing discretion?
- What barriers prevent unbiased expertise?
A Different Perspective
Scientific methods may clash with entrenched legal traditions.
