Osborn, John Jay

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John Jay Osborn, Jr. took his undergraduate degree from Harvard College in 1967, and graduated from Harvard Law School in 1970. His 1971 bestselling novel, The Paper Chase , tells the story of Hart, a first-year student at Harvard Law School, and his infatuation with Professor Charles Kingsfield. The novel inspired a 1973 Hollywood movie and a television series of the same title. Osborn's other books include The Only Thing I've Done Wrong, The Associates, and The Man Who Owned New York.

From the guide to the Papers, 1971-1978, (Harvard Law School Library, Harvard University)

Author, attorney. A.B. 1967 Harvard College, J.D. 1970 Harvard Law School.

From the description of Papers relating to John Jay Osborn's books: The Paper chase; The Only thing I've done wrong; and The Associates. 1971-1978 (inclusive). (Harvard Law School Library). WorldCat record id: 122656005

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