Posted by Law Professor on August 19, 2003 at 02:26:25:
The first and most important book to have on hand for the study of law is Black's Law dictionary. The preferred editon is the 4th. Later versions have started to delete many terms. Stay away from any edtion after the 6th. 3rd and 5th are acceptable.
Bouvier's Dictionary is also a valuable addtion to for law study.