The author
The author is the main character of his work which he refuses to be called a novel because it relates his autobiographical experiences while attending the Harvard Law School. He describes his fears and aspirations and difficulties of a student life at the prestigious school.
Terry Nazzario
Terry Nazzario is one of the author's colleagues and friends at school. He is portrayed as outgoing and tends to deprecate himself, questioning his spot at Harvard Law School.
Bertram Mann
Bertram Mann is the professor of Criminal Law at HLS. He is described as one of the easier professors due to his detachment from the students.
Professor Perini
Professor Perini is the teacher of the Contracts subject at HLS. He is strict and likes to mock and drill the students. He is the one the students fear the most.
Nicky Morris
Nicky Morris is one of the younger professors at HLS. He teaches Civil Procedure. He is outgoing and liked by the student.
