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Letters to a Law Student: A Guide to Studying Law at University 4th ed

Nicholas McBride

ISBN13: 9781292149240

New Edition ISBN: 9781292375304

Previous Edition ISBN: 9781447922650

Published: October 2017

Publisher: Pearson Education Ltd

Country of Publication: UK

Format: Paperback

Price: Out of print

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The definitive guide to studying law at university, Letters to a Law Student is an indispensable guide for any law student, at any point in their undergraduate degree. It is packed full of practical advice and helpful answers to the most common questions about studying law at university across every stage of taking, or thinking about taking, a law degree.

Subjects:: Legal Skills and Method

Contents:: I. THINKING ABOUT STUDYING LAW; 1. What is law?; 2. Four reasons for studying law; 3. Why not just do a conversion course?; 4. But is law the right subject for me?; II. PREPARING TO STUDY LAW; 5. Arguing effectively (1): logical arguments; 6. Arguing effectively (2): speculative arguments; 7. Choosing a university; 8. The LNAT and other law tests; 9. Tips for interview; 10. Some traps to avoid; 11. Some advice before you start your studies; III. STUDYING LAW; 12. The challenges ahead; 13. A mini-dictionary of English law; 14. General tips on studying law; 15. Using a textbook; 16. Reading cases; 17. A brief history of law reporting; 18. Looking at statutes; 19.Reading articles; 20. Using the Internet; 21. Your teachers and you; 22. Your fellow students; 23. Making the most of your time; IV. PREPARING FOR YOUR EXAMS; 24. Writing essays; 25. A sample essay; 26. Writing a dissertation; 27. Discussing problem questions; 28. Coping with stress; 29. Tips on revising; 30. Last advice before the exams; V. MOVING ON; 31. Preparing for what's next; 32. Some final words of advice; Appendix A. A Proust Questionnaire; Appendix B. Preface to the Third Edition of McBride &Bagshaw, Tort Law; Appendix C. Century Insurance Co Ltd v Northern Ireland Road Transport Board [1942] AC 509; Appendix D. 'Reasons to study law' - a speech delivered at Dr Challoner's High School, on January 19, 2012