Studying Scots Law: Fifth Edition

ISBN-13: 9781784513399 / Angielski / Miękka / 2016 / 264 str.

Megan Dewart; Hector Macqueen

Opis

The fifth edition of Studying Scots Law provides a highly readable account of the educational and training requirements for entry into the Scottish legal profession. It provides essential information on law courses throughout Scotland, and it will provide law students with an invaluable source of reference throughout their studies, as well as providing useful advice on study skills. Contents include: the Scottish legal system - the law in Scotland; entering the profession - courses; the university stage; alternatives to the law degree; the diploma in legal practice; professional training; continuing legal education; studying, lectures, tutorials and seminars; researching the law; essays and examinations; and more. *** ..".continues to provide a wealth of information about the study of Scots law. Written in a supportive, almost conversational style, this book has masses of information to advise and guide those embarking upon the study of law. It is practical and reassuring, and covers the very broad spectrum of what is involved in the study of law in Scotland in the 21st century." --Review of previous edition, Journal of the Law Society of Scotland Subject: Scottish Law, Constitutional Law, Administrative Law]

Spis treści

Part I THE SCOTTISH LEGAL SYSTEM 1 The Law in Scotland 2 The Scottish Legal Profession Part II ENTERING THE PROFESSION 3 Courses 4 The University Stage 5 Alternatives to the Law Degree 6 The Diploma in Professional Legal Practice 7 Professional Training 8 Continuing Legal Education Part III STUDYING 9 Lectures, Tutorials and Seminars 10 Private Study 11 Researching the Law 12 Essays and Examinations 13 Homily and Epilogue Appendix 1 Useful Addresses Appendix 2 BA Degrees in Law Appendix 3 Funding Appendix 4 Latin Words and Phrases Appendix 5 Books Appendix 6 Useful Diagrams Appendix 7 Some Useful Websites