Biographical Dictionary of the Common Law

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]

  1. ^ Hines, William Donald. English Legal History: A Bibliography and Guide to the Literature. Garland Publishing Inc. New York and London. 1990. ISBN 0 8240 4299 9. Page 120.
  2. ^ Holborn, Guy. Sources of Biographical Information on Past Lawyers. British and Irish Association of Law Librarians. 1999. ISBN 9780950208121. Page 10. Google Books.
  3. ^ Barbara Tearle. In R G Logan (editor). Information Sources in Law. Butterworths. London. 1986. ISBN 0 408 11474 6. Page 320.
  4. ^ Clinch, Peter. Using a Law Library: A Student's Guide to Legal Research Skills. Second Edition. 2001. Blackstone Press Limited. ISBN 1 84174 029 2. Page 173.