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Langdell, Christopher

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Langdell, Christopher (Columbus) (1826–1906)

US legal scholar. He is best known for pioneering the case study method of teaching law and for his trend-setting book, Casebook on Contracts (1871). He practised law in New York City before joining the faculty at Harvard University (1870). As dean of Harvard Law School (1875–95), he raised the school's standards by broadening the curriculum and imposing more rigid scholastic requirements. Langdell was born in New Boston, New Hampshire.



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