Black’s Law Dictionary, Pocket, 5th Edition

I'm currently a 1L law student and have used this pocket dictionary a ton since I first got it.As a student I have access to the online edition through Nexis but I've actually found this to be easier since the search tool is not always as good as you would expect and just getting to the online version can take longer than opening up this book most of the time.I also am more of a kinetic learner and have found that the print edition helps me to retain better. Plus I just love books so it's more enjoyable to me to look it up in a book than online (and in law school every small pleasure helps).Definitely recommend it. I've found it useful and more importantly more enjoyable than an online version.UPDATE: I'm now a 3L and it's true that you don't use this dictionary as much you would expect to, especially after 1L. But I do still pull it out every so often, and seeing definitions in print form helps me to remember them.I will say though that part of me wishes I had gone with the full sized version instead of the pocket edition. It is frustrating in some upper level classes, like Property, when you go to look for a word and it isn't there.If you are concerned about the weight you carry, you will find that you will get better at carrying only what you need (or just get used to tugging around a ton of books all the time). So the pocket edition is not essential.Overall, I don't regret buying it as it's been helpful enough to warrant the 35 bucks you will spend on it. Plus Black's is the best law dictionary out there. But, if you are short on money and are trying to decide between the pocket edition and the full edition go with the full edition.

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I like that I can take this with me to and from class and have a quick reference to look up terms I don't know. It's extremely light. Note: it arrived in pristine condition, I've managed to mess up the cover a bit so ignore that.It does take a slight learning curve: ie if you want to find "personal jurisdiction" you don't go to the P's, you find "jurisdiction" and it's under that along with all the other types of jurisdiction.I'll update if I have any issues with words I couldn't find. So far I couldn't find "in personam" but "personal jurisdiction" kindof explains it anyway. I'm a first year law student as of this review.

I’m a 1L and I use this all the time. It’s so easy to flip through and find the words I’m looking for and the size is perfect for taking it to class! Plus, it’s a fraction of the price for the hardback version. Sure you have access online as well, but this is quicker imo.

Not even through my first summer law class and this has gotten a ton of use. It’s going to look rough by the time I’m done with it. I don’t understand how people end law school with books that look brand new... I guess that explains why there are so many bad lawyers out there.

I was told to get the 5th edition not sure why. But love it as I am learning court terminology that I do need to know for my upcoming community property ordeal

Great delivery and flawless book. It’s small enough to throw in your bag but still easy enough to read

The fourth edition revised ['68 ] is the best in my opinion. It is larger and has more in it than the 3rd but still has a lot of the older commonlaw guided definitions and hadn't been influenced by the fictional negotiable instrument attorney world deceit. When going to court, only true evidence counts and the court case cites listed to back up the definitions are very important to know and show in camera [in court]. This is without a doubt the best $50 I've ever spent on a research tool to study the law. See my shows on how to present your own pleadings at immafreemann on you-tube. How can definitions change in law? What you define as money in Jesus' time is same today.

Don't waste your money on this if you're looking for information on legalese

Nice and compact.

Yes it did and the quality of the binding is excellent.

Guter Überblick über juristische Fachbegriffe in der englischen Juristerei. Leider etwas teuer, daher nur 4 Sterne, trotzdem für Personen, die viel mit englischsprachigen Verträen arbeiten, ein Must-have.