David Luban
90 Texas L. Rev. 673
In his review of W. Bradley Wendel’s Lawyers and Fidelity to Law, Professor David Luban classifies the book as a major work that deserves careful study. However, he finds Wendel’s position to be one of “decency at odds with itself.” He points out that Wendel recognizes deep problems in our legal institutions, and yet advocates near absolute obedience to that authority. After examining the inconsistency in Wendel’s approach, Luban concludes that while fidelity to law is a virtue, it is no substitute for conscience.