Table of Contents
Preface iii
Acknowledgements v
PART 1 Thinking About Studying Law 1
1 What Is Law? 3
2 Four Reasons for Studying Law 17
3 Why Not Just Do a Conversion Course? 35
4 But Is Law the Right Subject for Me? 45
PART 2 Preparing to Study Law 63
5 Arguing Effectively (1): Logical Arguments 65
6 Arguing Effectively (2): Speculative Arguments 85
7 Choosing a University 97
8 The LNAT and Other Law Tests 109
9 Tips for Interview 121
10 Some Traps to Avoid 131
11 Some Advice Before You Start Your Studies 143
PART 3 Studying Law 149
12 The Challenges Ahead 151
13 A Mini-Dictionary of English Law 165
14 General Tips on Studying Law 187
15 Using a Textbook 195
16 Reading Cases 201
17 A Brief History of Law Repor ting 217
18 Looking at Statutes 225
19 Reading Articles 233
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Letter 20 Using the Internet 241
Letter 21 Your Teachers and You 243
Letter 22 Your Fellow Students 251
Letter 23 Making the Most of Your Time 253
PART 4 Preparing for Your Exams 257
Letter 24 Writing Essays 259
Letter 25 A Sample Essay 279
Letter 26 Writing a Disser tation 287
Letter 27 Discussing Problem Questions 309
Letter 28 Coping with Stress 325
Letter 29 Tips on Revising 331
Letter 30 Last Advice Before the Exams 341
PART 5 Moving On 347
Letter 31 Preparing for What’s Next 349
Letter 32 Some Final Words of Advice 355
APPENDIx A A Proust Questionnaire 361
APPENDIx B Preface: The Tort Wars 363
APPENDIx C Century Insurance v Northern Ireland Road Transport
Board [1942] A.C. 509 375
APPENDIx D ‘Reasons for Studying Law’ – a speech delivered
at Dr Challoner’s High School, on January 19, 2012 389
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