Letters to a Law Student 3rd Edn · A Guide to Studying Law at University by McBride, Nicholas J. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Title page Table of Contents Dedication Preface Acknowledgements 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 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 Imprint