Litchfield Law School
school, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States
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The Litchfield Law School, founded in Litchfield, Connecticut, in 1784 by Tapping Reeve, was the first law school in the United States. Before its establishment, legal training was primarily acquired through apprenticeship. The school trained approximately 1,000 men before closing in 1833. Notable alumni include U.S. Vice Presidents Aaron Burr and John C. Calhoun. The school and Judge Reeve's house are preserved in Litchfield.1234
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