A practical, student-friendly guide to early-law study and office work
This 1878 edition offers a pragmatic path through the basics of elementary law, with a clear study plan, reading recommendations, and exam-focused guidance for aspiring solicitors and articled clerks.
This edition preserves the author’s accessible approach, balancing fundamental concepts with hints on reading and self-review. It outlines a year-by-year reading course, explains key terms, and frames the legal disciplines, office routine, and examinations in plain language.
- Structured courses of reading for each year, including recommended texts and study strategies
- Plain explanations of legal ideas, such as conveyancing, equity, common law, and practice methods
- Practical tips for exam preparation and steady progress through the profession
- Guidance on office life, tasks, and the expectations of the legal workplace
Ideal for readers starting a legal apprenticeship or preparing for intermediate and final examinations in law.