A Discourse on the Study of the Law

Sir William Blackstone, author of the *Discourse*.

A Discourse on the Study of the Law is a treatise by Sir William Blackstone first published in 1758. On 20 October 1758 Blackstone had been confirmed as the first Vinerian Professor of English Law, and immediately gave a lecture on 24 October, which was reprinted as the Discourse.^[1]

^ Prest (2008) p. 150

[1] Prest (2008) p. 150

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