Biographical Dictionary of the Common Law explained

Biographical Dictionary of the Common Law is a biographical dictionary concerned with legal biography, edited by A. W. B. Simpson and published in 1984 by Butterworths. Hines called it "valuable".^[1] Holborn described it as a "handy starting point".^[2] Tearle said it is "the best source to consult first".^[3] Clinch called it "invaluable".^[4]

References

• Simpson, A W B. Biographical Dictionary of the Common Law. Butterworths. London. 1984. .
• "Reviews" (1984) 128 Solicitors Journal 278 Google Books
• "Book Reviews" (1985) 149 Local Government Review 579 (July 27) Google Books
• (1990) 154 Justice of the Peace 613 (Issues 27–52, 22 Sept.) Google Books
• "Reviews" (1999) The Law Librarian, vols 30–31, p 138 Google Books

Notes and References

1. Hines, William Donald. English Legal History: A Bibliography and Guide to the Literature. Garland Publishing Inc. New York and London. 1990. . Page 120.
2. Holborn, Guy. Sources of Biographical Information on Past Lawyers. British and Irish Association of Law Librarians. 1999. . Page 10. Google Books.
3. Barbara Tearle. In R G Logan (editor). Information Sources in Law. Butterworths. London. 1986. . Page 320.
4. Clinch, Peter. Using a Law Library: A Student's Guide to Legal Research Skills. Second Edition. 2001. Blackstone Press Limited. . Page 173.