What books do you need for law?
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What books do you need for law?
10 Books Every Law Student Should Read
- About Law – Tony Honoré
- Landmarks in the Law – Lord Denning.
- Letters to a Law Student – Nicholas McBride.
- Bleak House – Charles Dickens.
- Learning the Law – Glanville Williams.
- To Kill a Mockingbird – Harper Lee.
- Jeremy Hutchinson’s Case Histories – Thomas Grant.
Do lawyers still use law books?
They are for research. They are full of cases and statutes that might need to be read at some point, but those cases are now all available online, so the books are now superfluous (but beautiful).
How do you read textbooks law?
How to Take Notes From Law Textbooks
- Step 1: Stop copying large pieces of text from your law books.
- Step 2: Scan the textbook for definitions, cases and statutes.
- Step 3: Highlight relevant definitions, cases and statutes.
- Step 4: Note down only the relevant definitions, cases and statutes.
Do you have to like to read to be a lawyer?
You have to be very good and quick at reading to be a good lawyer. It is simply the way it is. Therefore, if you do not enjoy reading, if you become a lawyer, you will find yourself doing something that you don’t enjoy all of the time. This could make you miserable.
What are the best books to read before Law School?
As one of the top-voted books to read before law school, Letters to a Law Student is a great choice for anyone feeling nervous about beginning a JD program. In this book, you’ll find advice on taking exams, coping with stress, and even tips for finding your place in the legal industry once you earn your degree.
What are the best legal history books to read?
Another fairly basic book, Lord Denning’s Landmarks in the Law is a fascinating run-through of some of the biggest events in English law. Both legally and historically, it’s extremely valuable. Another reason for recommending this book is the skill and prestige of its author.
What is the theme of the book The Lawyer’s Book?
The theme of the book needs little explanation but has particular relevance to Law students. Much of the work you will do as either a student or a lawyer will involve coming up with arguments that appear to be correct (even if they aren’t), to give both sides fair representation.
What are some of the best books on jurisprudence?
Jason Miller and Emma Morris: The Case of the Speluncean Explorers by Lon Fuller (Miller: “Jurisprudence isn’t everyone’s cup of tea but it shows a variety of legal and moral viewpoints.”) Jack Gilbert: The Colour of Law by Mark Giminez (“on a purely motivational basis”)