The Executive Juris Doctor desk reference provides supplemental legal doctrine of the basic legal principles developed to meet the needs of those seeking to become a Lincoln Lawyer in states that allow Law Office Study programs. This publication can also be extremely beneficial to beginning law students to obtain a quick overview of the major doctrines they must master. Whether one attends Yale Law School or is qualified through a law office study program - the exam questions are the same. This series of courses includes the basic breadth requirements required to graduate from law school. The traditional study of law takes several years following a four-year undergraduate degree. The major disciplines are arranged in an order consistent with traditional law study. Getting a good grasp of the fundamental courses is vital to understanding the general principles of law and how the system of law interacts with business and society. This course covers general legal principles and is not specific to any specific jurisdiction. As customary in teaching law, many cases cited are from other countries. Modern American jurisprudence is a culmination of legal systems found worldwide. Taking notes and using the notes to develop an outline is standard practice for law students and helps to retain the information. Some of the most important aspects of the study of law involve developing the ability to view both sides of a legal issue and to think like a lawyer.