| Description |
1 online resource (x, 254 pages) |
| Contents |
1. Introduction; 2. Harvard's Transformation; 3. Antebellum Legal Education; 4. Case Method and Legal Science; 5. Harvard and the Legal World; 6. A New Legal Science; 7. Opposition; 8. Reconciliation; Epilogue; Notes; Bibliography; Index |
| Summary |
The 19th century saw dramatic changes in the legal education system in the United States. Before the Civil War, lawyers learned their trade primarily through apprenticeship and self-directed study. By the end of the 19th century, the modern legal education system which was developed primarily by Dean Christopher Langdell at Harvard was in place: a bachelor's degree was required for admission to the new model law school, and a law degree was promoted as the best preparation for admission to the bar. William P. LaPiana provides an in-depth study of the intellectual history of the transformation |
| Analysis |
Law Professional education History |
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United States |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-242) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Law -- Study and teaching -- United States -- History
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LAW -- Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice.
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Law -- Study and teaching
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Droit -- Etude et enseignement -- Etats-Unis -- Histoire.
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Cas, méthode des -- Histoire.
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United States
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780195359954 |
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019535995X |
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