Law, a vast science Study, not read law. Repetition in studying Research
should be in spirit of inquiiy Type of memory required and how acquired
Quick to learn and quick to forget, explained Intensive and classified study
Lord Mansfield 's dictum Study law thoroughly, when engagements come
Utilize leisure hours Peruse important textbooks Keep in touch with current
law Acquire legal phraseology Study House of Lords and Privy Council
decisions About owning law libraries Know what books exist Know system
of law-reporting Know how to cite and make reference to old English Reports
Study Evidence Act and observe its application in court Read Insolvency Law,
Company Law and certain other uselul statutes like the Limitation Act, etc.
Appellate and original side rules Know generally what unrepealed statutes exist
I HAVE mentioned generally that you need equipment along
several lines. Let me now give you some practical hints on
the study of law.
