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During the medieval and early modern period in England, early judges were primarily trained as civil servants rather than lawyers.
During the medieval and early modern period in England, early judges were primarily trained as civil servants rather than lawyers.
In the early 13th century, a body of legal professionals emerged in England who mediated between the judge and litigant.
In the early 13th century, a body of legal professionals emerged in England who mediated between the judge and litigant.
The legal profession in medieval England was closely associated with the university and church.
The legal profession in medieval England was closely associated with the university and church.
During the 14th century, the Lawyer's Inns were established in England primarily for the residence of apprentices and other lawyers.
During the 14th century, the Lawyer's Inns were established in England primarily for the residence of apprentices and other lawyers.
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Legal education in England has remained unchanged for the past two thousand years.
Legal education in England has remained unchanged for the past two thousand years.
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Currently, university law degrees in England are regulated by the legal profession.
Currently, university law degrees in England are regulated by the legal profession.
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The core subjects that a law degree in England must contain are determined by the university.
The core subjects that a law degree in England must contain are determined by the university.
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The Lawyer's Inns in medieval England had articles of incorporation and a charter.
The Lawyer's Inns in medieval England had articles of incorporation and a charter.
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During the Tudor period, the dominant form of legal education in England was carried out in the:
During the Tudor period, the dominant form of legal education in England was carried out in the:
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the educational process in the Inns of Court?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the educational process in the Inns of Court?
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What was the size of the education complex formed by the smaller inns and the Inns of Court in the Tudor period?
What was the size of the education complex formed by the smaller inns and the Inns of Court in the Tudor period?
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In the 17th century, the lectures in the Inns of Court declined in importance due to:
In the 17th century, the lectures in the Inns of Court declined in importance due to:
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Who gave the first university English law lecture series in 1753?
Who gave the first university English law lecture series in 1753?
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Which university attempted to establish the Downing chair of legal studies in 1800?
Which university attempted to establish the Downing chair of legal studies in 1800?
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In the mid 19th century, which university attempted to produce a new law course?
In the mid 19th century, which university attempted to produce a new law course?
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In the post-war period, there was a massive increase in the number of law students compared to which period?
In the post-war period, there was a massive increase in the number of law students compared to which period?
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Which factor contributed to the rise in law students in the post-war university?
Which factor contributed to the rise in law students in the post-war university?
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During the 1950s, how was law education perceived academically?
During the 1950s, how was law education perceived academically?
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In 1971, the Ormerod Report recommended dividing legal education into how many stages?
In 1971, the Ormerod Report recommended dividing legal education into how many stages?
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What was the impact of the Ormerod Report on law as a profession?
What was the impact of the Ormerod Report on law as a profession?
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What percentage of solicitors had completed law degrees before the Ormerod Report?
What percentage of solicitors had completed law degrees before the Ormerod Report?
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What happened to the number of law students after the Ormerod Report was published?
What happened to the number of law students after the Ormerod Report was published?
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What percentage of law students are women today?
What percentage of law students are women today?
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Which subject areas are covered in A-level Law?
Which subject areas are covered in A-level Law?
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What is the purpose of the National Admissions Test for Law (LNAT)?
What is the purpose of the National Admissions Test for Law (LNAT)?
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