Do I really need to know Latin for modern legal practice?

Yes. Latin phrases appear throughout case law, contracts, and court proceedings. While you won't write in Latin, you must recognize and properly use these foundational terms.

How is legal vocabulary different from regular English?

Many legal terms have precise meanings that differ from everyday usage. 'Consideration' means something specific in contract law; 'discovery' means something specific in litigation. This curriculum clarifies these distinctions.

Should law students study vocabulary separately from cases?

Both approaches reinforce each other. Vocabulary study helps you read cases faster; reading cases shows vocabulary in context. Use this curriculum alongside your casebook reading.

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