For questions related to the study of law and formal legal degrees
Questions tagged [legal-education]
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Why are lawyers not called "doctor"?
I don't quite understand the education process for lawyers, but I do understand there are a number of different degrees, and one of them is 'JD', the juris doctor. My Latin is quite rusty, but I believe that is "Doctor of Law."
So why are they not…
user608
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In the past, how did lawyers learn the academic side of law?
In the past, I have read that lawyers simply 'read law' on their own or in an office, before passing the legal (bar) exam. But if they only indentured and never went to law school, then how did they learn jurisprudence or the academic theories of…
user89
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R. v. Ojibway: impact of the "pony bird" on case law?
In Regina v. Ojibway (8 Criminal Law Quarterly 137 (1965-66)), a Canadian case, a member of the First Nations of Canada had relieved a wounded pony of his suffering by gunshot and was accused pursuant section 2 of the Small Birds Act (R.S.O.). The…
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Why obtain two first degrees in law, when one suffices?
(TL;DR - Summary) Why study 2 first professional degrees in law? I know firsthand that a first degree in law from Canada, US, UK, or Oceania qualifies for postgraduate law programs (eg LLM) in these countries. So why did these 'legal eagles' NOT do…
user89
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How to self-learn law today, like those lawyers in the past who never went to law school?
One can simply read law textbooks and judgements of legal cases, but what else?
user89
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What should I know and consider before deciding whether or not to go to law school?
I'm thinking about enrolling in law school, but I haven't taken the LSAT yet or done any serious research regarding schools, career tracks, etc.
My question is: what are some resources I should be looking into?
It's worth noting I'm 29 years old and…
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Earliest Law Review
In what year was the first student-edited law review published, and which institution was it published by?
For this question consider a law review to be:
"[a] periodic publication of most law schools containing lead articles on topical subjects by…
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What is the average cost of attending law school?
What if an 18 year old wanted to go to law school as cheaply as possible? How mutch could he manage it for? What about an ivy league school? What about the university of Texas? He is a dependent of a veteran, but the G.I. bill benefits have already…
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What level of knowledge about Law should every person have? And how to get that knowledge (either free or paid)?
As we go through the education system, we all learn a little bit of literature, history, biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics. In my experience, I have not come across any education about law, not even the basics.
We would all agree that…
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How to effectively search laws?
A common answer to problems and situations includes researching your state/country's law to check what are the consequences of a particular action.
As a layman, it is difficult to do this research effectively, since it's hard to find a…
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Can one become an attorney without a law degree?
Can one become an attorney without a law degree in the United States, such as by passing the state bar exam? Which States in the U.S. allow this?
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Applying for PHD in Florida. Application question
State: Florida
Subject: Applying for PHD programs in Florida
Question on Application: "Have you recieved disciplinary action?"
"Have you ever been arrested for, been convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty or NOLO contendre (No contest)
to a crime…
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How can I efficiently research when upcoming jury trials are scheduled?
I'd like to attend a live jury trial, purely as a spectator. I live in Santa Clara County, California.
If I look at the Court calendar, there is no quick way to find what's coming up. Just the opposite: you have to pick a day and then see what's…
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How large is the difference in the amount of reading needed to become familiar with the law in common vs civil law countries?
Common law relies more on previous rulings while civil law relies more on written code. Therefore, one would expect it takes more work to become familiar with the law in the former case.
Please estimate: what is the difference in amount of work…
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Is it worth going to a top law school today?
I am looking to finish a B.S. in mathematics next year, and I am at a fork in the road in terms of career options, as I am deciding whether to pursue a Ph.D. in mathematics or go to law school. I have worked very hard in school and have a strong…
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