This book has been written for anyone who is doing, or thinking about doing, a law
degree at university. The book comprises a series of letters to a law student, Alex.
The first letter is sent to Alex while Alex is doing A-Levels and thinking about
doing a law degree at university. The final let...
PART 1 Thinking About Studying Law
Letter 1 What Is Law?
Letter 2 Four Reasons for Studying Law
Letter 3 Why Not Just Do a Conversion Course?
Letter 4 But Is Law the Right Subject for Me?
PART 2 Preparing to Study Law
Letter 5 Arguing Effectively (1): Logical Arguments
Letter 6 Arguing Effectively (2): Speculative Arguments
Letter 7 Choosing a University
Letter 8 The LNAT and Other Law Tests
Letter 9 Tips for Interview
Letter 10 Some Traps to Avoid
Letter 11 Some Advice Before You Start Your Studies
PART 3 Studying Law
Letter 12 The Challenges Ahead
Letter 13 A Mini-Dictionary of English Law
Letter 14 General Tips on Studying Law
Letter 15 Using a Textbook
Letter 16 Reading Cases
Letter 17 A Brief History of Law Reporting
Letter 18 Looking at Statutes
Letter 19 Reading Articles
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, Letter 20 Using the Internet
Letter 21 Your Teachers and You
Letter 22 Your Fellow Students
Letter 23 Making the Most of Your Time
PART 4 Preparing for Your Exams
Letter 24 Writing Essays
Letter 25 A Sample Essay
Letter 26 Writing a Dissertation
Letter 27 Discussing Problem Questions
Letter 28 Coping with Stress
Letter 29 Tips on Revising
Letter 30 Last Advice Before the Exams
PART 5 Moving On
Letter 31 Preparing for What’s Next
Letter 32 Some Final Words of Advice
APPENDIX A A Proust Questionnaire
APPENDIX B Preface: The Tort Wars
APPENDIX C Century Insurance v Northern Ireland Road Transport Board
[1942] A.C. 509
APPENDIX D ‘Reasons for Studying Law’ – a speech delivered at Dr
Challoner’s High School, on January 19, 2012
End Notes
Index
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