Studying Law at University: Everything You Need to Know

ISBN-13: 9781741146455 / Angielski / Miękka / 2005 / 172 str.

Clare Rhoden; Simon Chesterman

Opis

Drawing on the experiences of hundreds of law students, this guide demystifies the peculiar language and complicated practices that surround the study of law. Reliable tips and suggestions for how to cope with the challenging and competitive law school environment helps students become active and successful participants in their education. In this comprehensive guide students can find tips to manage time, read cases, take useful notes, write convincing essays, produce excellent exam results, and take full advantage of increasingly popular Internet resources for law students.

Spis treści

Foreword

Figures

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Welcome to law

Using this book

Part I Surviving Law

1 Why are you studying law?

2 Coping at university

3 Essential study skills: time management

4 Essential study skills: reading, notetaking and learning legal concepts

Part II Understanding law

5 Crucial concepts

6 Reading case law

7 Introductory legal theory

Part III Using the law

8 Writing law essays

9 Preparing for law exams

10 Sitting law exams

11 Dealing with problems

Part IV Conclusion

12 Final reflections on law

Appendices

O autorze

Simon Chesterman studied law at the University of Melbourne, obtained a doctorate in law at Oxford University on a Rhodes Scholarship, and is now Executive Director of the Institute for International Law and Justice at New York University.

Clare Rhoden has advised students for many years on study issues and is manager of the student transition program at the University of Melbourne.