Doctor of Canon Law (Catholic Church)Doctor of Canon Law (Juris Canonici Doctor, JCD) is the doctoral-level terminal degree in the studies of canon law of the Roman Catholic Church. It can also be an honorary degree awarded by Anglican colleges. It may also be abbreviated ICD or dr.iur.can. (Iuris Canonici Doctor), ICDr, DCL, DCnl, DDC, or DCanL (Doctor of Canon Law). A doctor of both laws (i.e. canon and civil) is a JUD (Juris Utriusque Doctor) or UJD (Utriusque Juris Doctor).
Esquire (titre)Esquire (abrégé en Esq.) est un terme britannique dérivé du moyen français esquier, de l'ancien français escuyer (qui porte l'écu). Aux États-Unis, esquire est un titre de courtoisie, donné à un avocat et généralement ajouté à son nom de famille. De manière plus générale, il s'agit d'un titre de respect qui dénote un certain statut social. Jusqu'au début du , il s'appliquait aux membres de la gentry qui ne possédaient aucun titre de rang supérieur.
Casebook methodThe casebook method, similar to but not exactly the same as the case method, is the primary method of teaching law in law schools in the United States. It was pioneered at Harvard Law School by Christopher Columbus Langdell. It is based on the principle that rather than studying highly abstract summaries of legal rules (the technique used in most countries), the best way to learn American law is to read the actual judicial opinions which become the law under the rule of stare decisis (due to its Anglo-American common law origin).
Admission to the bar in the United StatesAdmission to the bar in the United States is the granting of permission by a particular court system to a lawyer to practice law in the jurisdiction. Each U.S. state and jurisdiction (e.g. territories under federal control) has its own court system and sets its own rules and standards for bar admission. In most cases, a person is admitted or called to the bar of the highest court in the jurisdiction and is thereby authorized to practice law in the jurisdiction.
Legal Practice CourseThe Legal Practice Course (LPC) also known as the Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice is a postgraduate course and the final educational stage for becoming a solicitor in England, Wales and Australia (where it is commonly known as "practical legal training" or "PLT"). The course is designed to provide a bridge between academic study and training in a law firm. It is a one-year, full-time (or two-year, part-time) course, and tuition fees range from £8,000-£17,300 a year.
