I have the latest Black's Law Dictionary and for on-the-go purposes this dictionary does not miss a beat. There are a few words I could not find, but that is what the upgraded edition is for, right?
For the most part, this dictionary is extremely handy.

I'm a LL.M. student, and this dictionary really does a great favor in my learning of the U.S. Law. I was used to using the original version of Black's Law Dictionary during my prior job. Therefore, I bougut this pocket dictionary for my present study.

While this dictionary is not bad, I've found that I encounter many terms in law school that are not in there. Then I'll do an internet search and find that missing term, usually with ease. Now I usually check the internet first. Really the only reason to buy a legal dictionary, like any dictionary, is if you think you will need it because you would have no computer or internet access. Otherwise, save your money.

I think I should have just bought the full-sized dictionary for my desk at home, as not all words/phrases are included in this one...a little extra money seems worth it, although, then I could not carry this around in my backpack.

Exactly what I wanted. Convenient size makes it easy to handle. Easy to use and understand!

Blacks is the best on the market in terms of law dictionaries. However, the downside is you need an internet connection for it and that is not always the most convenient for those with limited internet access. So much nicer when you can just save things to your computer if you choose.

The only disapointing problem about this "digital" Bundle is that there is NO software. Instead you download a kind of "browser" that is in your toolbar, Much like a Google/Yahoo toolbar. So if you are off line, this does not work, disappointing to me. It is not as readily accessible as a software install that is always there when you need it. I have gained more use from the book than the software, so I would recommend you buy something else for your $$ such as the full version of Black's Law than this software. You can copy/cut and paste the info from the website directly into your paperwork is a good benefit though.

It's really a pocket size. You can carry it on your backpack along with your notebook pc and other books. Has the basic terms, but it's ok for classes.

In virtually no place on Amazon's website, is there the warning that the digital edition is NOT a CD --you must download it from a website-- and the only way you can use is if you have a WinTel machine: The download is an .exe file, and that doesn't work with the Mac OS.

Next, any document worth owning anymore, is a PDF file, which is completely searchable. It takes up very much less space that program written specifically for the task. Additionally, Adobe's PDF documents work across several platforms.

The people responsible for this should be ashamed of themselves, to think that the only computer operating systems used by law professionals are WinTel machines.

This has been the best investment I've made since I started law school. It makes my life so much easier when it comes to reading homework assignments. Every law student should have one.

As a working librarian, I had this valuable dictionary near my desk through several incarnations. Patrons searching to understand their insurance policies, a court order, a contract and other legal documents expected the librarian to know all the words. With "Black's Law Dictionary" we were able to decipher most of the jargon to the patron's satisfaction.

I have added it to my personal writing reference shelf to make sure a character is using the proper term and it is spelled correctly in our stories.

Nash Black, author of "Qualifying Laps" and "Taxes, Stumbling Blocks for Authors 2007."

As a working librarian, I had this valuable dictionary near my desk through several incarnations. Patrons searching to understand their insurance policies, a court order, a contract and other legal documents expected the librarian to know all the words. With "Black's Law Dictionary" we were able to decipher most of the jargon to the patron's satisfaction.
I have added it to my personal writing reference shelf to make sure a character is using the proper term and it is spelled correctly in our stories.
Nash Black, author of "Qualifying Laps" and "Taxes, Stumbling Blocks for Authors 2007."

FOR THE YEAR THIS BOOK WAS PRINTED THE LEXICOGRAPHICAL ENTRIES WERE VERY ACCURATE. ADDING THE U.S. CONSTITUTION TO THE APPENDIX WAS A NICE BONUS.

Although much smaller than the full text version, this one still gets annoying in the backpack all day. However, I must say I use it often and more frequently than I use online dictionaries...

You can probably get all the defs of the words you need off of Westlaw, but it's much more convenient to have this book next to you for you to thumb through real quick. I'm half-way through my first semester and my book is already roughed up and tattered from use.

Good value. As described. Came promptly. Great Service.