Lawyers' Latin: A Vade-Mecum

Still working on my Latin.

I actually needed a more extensive version, but this is more compact when you're in a pinch. A good start.

thank you

Excellent

Being a bit of an armature lexicologist, I found a few gems to extend my vocabulary. I am not nor have ever been a Latin scholar. It describes its self as more of a dictionary - listing phrases alphabetically so you can look one up rather than a theosaurace, directing where one may be used.with this in mind, explanations (definitions ?) are clear & full. This is more of a reference book than a lite read. That is not to say it isn't enjoyable. I suspect it offers enough knowledge for budding solicitors not wishing to seem ignorant, though in law little of this should be used (due to accessibility)Barack room lawyers should be able to baffle most with its contents leaving them to wish theyd studied Latin or listened harder in law school.

As a Lecturer in Law I often feel uncomfortable when it comes to latin legal terms. "Lawyers' Latin" is a gem of a book, it provided me with a valuable reference for when I am lecturing or writing. This book, written by John Gray, is highly recommended.

Excellent reference book. Just what I needed for my work as a transcriptionist for the court system.

Has all the Latin terms I have ever come across in legal journals, cases or textbooks. Saves me having to look them up on the internet. Great if I am in a situation where there is no internet. Quite small, fits in any bag. Good quality hardcover book. Very pleased that it was cheap.Would recommend to any law students who have never studied Latin.

Very interesting..I've got this natural distrust of lawyers..with all their double talk....always thought they were bamboozling me.I did latin at school....sadly it is now just an option at some high schools...I think that young teens are nowadays being short changed..education wise. At least I know now that "MENS REA" has nothing to do with anatomy.Forgive me but there's so little we can laught at these days