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Blacks Law Dictionary

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The point of contention which normally arises in a discussion of this Pocket Edition of Black's Law Dictionary is the price. Many other products exist which are less than half the $ price tag.

The only response is that these other books are a waste of money. Dollar for dollar there is no better option than this near perfect book. The months of preparation by renowned lexicographer Bryan Garner (author of the Dictionary of Modern American Usage), along with legal librarians and any number of other professionals and assistants have created a volume that will serve the law student especially well.

The relief of not carrying the full dictionary in their backpacks is worth the students' money. And every student should own both a full and a pocket dictionary. These are indispensable tools.

If you are not going to carry Black's Pocket Dictionary you are better off using the full 7th edition available (maybe) at the reference desk of your law library. Save your money.

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Black's Law Dictionary has come in handy on many occassions, especially during Debate meets. It is considered the most reliable source for definitions concerning the debate topic.

This is the best of the legal dictionaries. It is much better than Barrons. I bought a copy as a first-year law student, and still keep it with me. Highly recommended.

This dictionary has been a huge help with my all legal courses. A definate must have for a reasonable price.

This is the short version good for your backpack. If you want the grandaddy for your law office, use the big bucks. Quick reference is good when you are away from your internet (Westlaw and Lexis Nexis).

Great classic reference book. Exactly as described, and very useful. Blacks is the expert reference book for all thing legal.

This is a minor cost on top of a major investment.

Also, all 3Ls should get another legal classic, "Common Sense Rules of Advocacy for Lawyers" by Keith Evans. (It was first published by West in 1994 - it is now revised and in hardback.)

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Black's Law Dictionary is probably one of the most important books that a lawyer can have in his shelves. It includes American, English, and Roman terms that are easy to understand. It's a treasure for college students, professors, and Presidents.

This book is a excellent learning tool for paralegal's. I would highly recommend it.

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