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Successful Law Student: An Insider's Guide to Studying Law, The


Successful Law Student: An Insider's Guide to Studying Law, The

Paperback by Moore, Imogen (Senior Teaching Fellow in Law; Director of Education in the Law School, Senior Teaching Fellow in Law; Director of Education in the Law School, University of Bristol); Newbery-Jones, Craig (Lecturer in Legal Education, Lecturer in Legal Education, University of Leeds)

Successful Law Student: An Insider's Guide to Studying Law, The

£19.99

ISBN:
9780198757085
Publication Date:
15 Mar 2018
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Pages:
520 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 13 - 15 May 2024
Successful Law Student: An Insider's Guide to Studying Law, The

Description

The Successful Law Student: An Insider's Guide to Studying Law is the ultimate companion for all prospective and current law students. Packed full of insights, advice and perspectives from current and past law students it is the only student guide to offer you the inside track on how to make the most of your law degree and your time at university. The Successful Law Student: An Insider's Guide to Studying Law is perfect for you whether you're taking a one-, two-, three- or four-year degree course or planning to take a year abroad, whether you're a full-time, part-time, or mature student, or whether you'll be balancing your studies with work or other commitments. The focus is on the things that will make a big difference to your student experience, including making a smooth transition to university level study, getting the most out of lectures and feedback from tutors, advice on how to approach law exams, and finding a rewarding career. Complemented by a variety of insider voices from students and alumni, which add valuable context and real-life insight, Imogen Moore and Craig Newbery-Jones use their extensive experience as law teachers to explore the learning process and look beyond it to consider the wider definition of success, and help you manage the pressures of legal study. Digital formats and resources This edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats. The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support. www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebook

Contents

Part One: A Successful Start 1: Introducing the successful law student 2: Thinking about studying law 3: Preparing for success 4: Starting out at law school Part Two: Successful Legal Study 5: Studying law: acquiring legal knowledge 6: Studying law: developing (legal) skills 7: Legal materials and resources Part Three: Successful Learning: Making the Most of Successful Teaching and Learning in Law 8: Learning in law: reading, research, and more 9: Teaching in law: seminars, lectures, and more 10: Thinking like a lawyer: critical thinking and legal analysis Part Four: Successful Assessment: Making the Most of Assignments, Assessments, and Feedback 11: Completing assignments: core skills for assessment 12: Completing assignments: assessment specific skills 13: Understanding and using feedback 14: Dissertations and research projects 15: Exams and revision Part Five: Success Outside the Classroom: Making the Most of Other Opportunities 16: Study abroad 17: Expanding legal skills: mooting, negotiation, and more 18: Volunteering, paid work, and other extracurricular activities Part Six: Ensuring a Successful Future 19: Preparing to move on 20: Career pathways 21: A successful future

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