If one were to self-study to become a lawyer, what books must/should one read?

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[–]BeautifuLusers 3 insightful - 2 fun3 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 2 fun -  (2 children)

Why would you want to pass the bar? That's the oath to swear allegiance to the good of your fellow barred peers and judges. Wouldn't you want to practice free law for your own self and family and their best interests? Blacks Law book is a must. The older and thicker the better.

[–]neovulcan[S] 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (1 child)

Its the highest legal standard i know of, so it seems like an appropriate metric.

Also, I have a relative preparing for a custody battle. Since he had a bad experience with an affordable lawyer, he's determined to self represent. I figure anything that might impress the court would work in his favor.

[–]jet199 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

Tell him that maybe if he was the type of person listened to his lawyer and not assume he knows better than the expert and didn't believe trying to impose the force of his ego on the court is going to work in his favour ... he probably wouldn't be having a custody battle to begin with.