Cornell Law School's mission remains that articulated by Cornell President Andrew Dickson White upon its founding more than 120 years ago: "Our aim is to keep its instruction strong, its standard high, and so to produce … a fair number of well-trained, large-minded, morally-based lawyers in the best sense." Cornell Law School is consistently recognized for the quality of its faculty, both in scholarly productivity and influence. Students participate in a supportive, intellectually rich community that combines inspiring theoretical, doctrinal and experiential learning with cutting-edge scholarship, resulting in graduates who achieve excellence in all facets of the legal profession.