Lincoln’s Inn Society of Harvard Law School

Membership Rules

The Lincoln’s Inn Board of Governors has adopted these membership guidelines. All Members of the Inn agree to comply with these guidelines upon the submission of a Lincoln’s Inn annual membership fee.

 

  1. All members will be required to present a valid Harvard identification and/or confirmation of Lincoln’s Inn Membership in order to gain access to the Inn. Harvard Law School students who are not members o the Lincoln’s Inn will not be admitted into the Inn.* Must be 21 to drink.
  2. Absolutely no one will be admitted to the Inn between the hours of 1:30am and 8:30am.  If members have entered the Inn before 1:30am, they are not required to leave at 1:30 am, however, any members who have left the Inn will not be readmitted between 1:30am and 8:30am.
  3. All members will maintain complete silence while on Follen Street.  Members are expressly disallowed from gathering, congregating, or loitering ANYWHERE outside the Inn.
  4. All members will be required to enter and exit from the Membership Door on Follen Street. Entry through the Governor’s Door at the alleyway is limited to residents of the Lincoln’s Inn.
  5. Members should maintain reasonable noise levels on the first and second floors (pool room, entertainment room, and library) of the Inn. On these floors, shouting, yelling, loud-talking, or excessive TV or stereo volume are unacceptable, and members may be asked to tone down noise levels. Noisy activities should be confined to the basement/sports bar area of the clubhouse.
  6. Members or their guests must leave the Inn IMMEDIATELY and absolutely silently if asked to leave by Board Members or Inn residents: there is no instant recourse for expelled Members.
  7. THERE IS NO PARKING AT THE INN! Members will not park in the alley on Follen Street at any time. Any violators will be subject to immediate towing of the vehicle, as well as any other punitive measures.
  8. The Inn holds its Members to the highest standards of public decency and expect all Members and their Guests to carry themselves with the utmost respect for individuals regardless of race, creed, gender, sexual orientation, class, and/or national origin.
  9. Any Members who are being picked up or dropped off at the Inn by a motor vehicle must direct the driver to the FOLLEN STREET door of the Inn. Vehicles may not enter the alley on the side of the Inn. Members waiting to be picked up at the Inn must wait near the front door of the Inn on FOLLEN STREET so that they can meet their ride immediately upon its arrival and without disruption to the Follen Street Neighbors. Members calling taxicabs or ordering food deliveries late at night should wait near the front door for their arrival and Members will be expected to CLEAN UP AFTER THEMSELVES WHEN CONSUMING IN COMMON AREAS.
  10. Members are encouraged to bring guests to the clubhouse, but Members will be held responsible for the actions of their Guests. Guests must comply with rules 2-9 above and must be at least 21 to enter. Additionally, the following rules concerning guests apply

a)       MEMBERS MAY NOT BRING GUESTS WHO ARE HARVARD LAW STUDENTS TO THE INN.* Members attempting to bring nonmember Law Students to the Inn will be subject to sanctions. It is the responsibility of ALL MEMBERS to ensure that all Law School students in his or her party are Lincoln’s Inn members.

b)       Members MUST register their Guest in the INN GUEST BOOK upon entry at the Membership Door. Members with more than 3 guests must register their guests at least 3 hours ahead of time by contacting the  Inn and leaving a message at the clubhouse answering machine: (617) 354-0294

c)       All Guests must have valid identification before entering the Inn.

  1. The Board of Governors may modify any of these rules during the course of the year. Furthermore, the Board may promulgate ANY new rules that it deem necessary. Members may be asked to assist the Board of Governors in the enforcement of the above rules and the staffing of Inn events. Members will be given notice of any such changes or additions, which will become effective immediately upon approval by the Board of Governors.
  2. Members who do not comply with any one of these rules will be subject to SANCTIONS as determined b the Board of Governors. Such sanctions include revocation or suspension of membership privileges
  3. The Inn does NOT refund Membership dues for any reason.