Black's Law Dictionary, Standard Ninth Edition
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A Must Have For Law Students, Paralegals, Legal Secretaries, Law Clerks and Licensed Attorneys.
Whether you are a law student, paralegal, legal secretary, law clerk or a licensed attorney, you need the Black's Law Dictionary. It contains the definitions of many obscure words which may appear in older case law. It is always a good idea to have a good law dictionary when you are researching an issue, writing a brief or drafting a motion.
Liars or Lawyers?
Not sure what to think about those who control us through words, symbols and our friends and family members who are Judges, Lawyers, Legal ENFORCERS and Freemasons that forgot to tell us that they are part of a group of deceivers.
Black's Law is essential, but which version?
For current or future law students Black's Law Dictionary is an essential reference book for your library, and as one of my professors told me, "if you don't want an abridged education, don't buy the abridged version." You'll also gain access to an online version of Black's through any Westlaw account, but it's one version behind, and the UI isn't as easy to navigate. I think the hardcover dictionary is worth the money. Finally, a word about the Deluxe Edition: no. I can't see paying almost double for what it offers. My advice is to stick with the Standard Edition.
Recommended for the study law or political science
I bought Black's Law Dictionary when I was studying for pre-Law classes. It is the dictionary the college recommended for classes and one that will be used further down when practicing law. It is a good investment for anyone who is planning any time of law degree or is studying political science.
If you had but one law book, this should be it.
The Oxford series on Constitutional Law, SCOTUS, etc., are wonderful tomes. However, Black's would be the one book if there could be no other in your library. It provides the authoritative definition of whatever you might be looking up;but also is the sort of book you can randomly open, read and learn on literally any page. In some ways, it is more an encyclopedia than just a dictionary. Weighty in every sense of the word, it's not the book for your flight to Paris, but it will help pass many wonderful hours at home or in the office "reading the law".
Excellent reference!
I purchased this as a work reference. I knew that it would be more comprehensive than the pocket edition, but was surprised at how complete this law dictionary actually was. It has exceeded my expectations, which were set pretty high to begin with. My advice to anyone who is contemplating getting the pocket edition of Black's Law Dictionary is to go ahead and spend the extra money on the standard edition. It is well worth the expense, and you will congratulate yourself in the future for it. Really.
Will order from them again
Love it can’t go wrong with it and my goodness the price makes it worth it
Great Legal reference
I've first learned of this refence during my paralegal training. While working as an IP paralegal I found a copy of the Third Edition (circa 1933). I have the Eighth Edition in my library. I bought the Ninth Edition for my niece to have as a reference during her studies. Amazon.com came through for me in a "clutch". Thanks Amazon.com!
Buy it you will not regret it
There is not a better resource. Short, sweet, true. If you are in law school, and poor like me because you are paying your way, take out an extra loan, call mommy, grandma, whoever, sell some plasma if you have to but it will be a great resource that will be very beneficial in translating legalese to normal speech.
As expected
As expected
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