ABSTRACT

Confused by cases? Stuck on statutes? Or just unsure where to start with writing, research or revision? The Insider’s Guide to Legal Skills will show you what you need to succeed, applying skills in their real-world context and helping you get to grips with legal method and thinking.

Making use of problem-based learning and examples throughout, the fully updated second edition of this practical and accessible guide will provide you with a clear guide to skills within the law degree, including online learning. It will show you how to make the most of these skills in assessment and also help you to see their importance to a future legal career.

Designed for students who want a clear overview of what a law degree is all about, the book has been built on the skills curriculum, and is a suitable text for Legal Skills, Methods and Reasoning courses as well as a general introduction to law, or pre-reading for those considering a law degree.

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chapter Chapter 1|4 pages

Meet our friends …

chapter Chapter 2|17 pages

Online learning: breakouts, chat and staying focused

chapter Chapter 4|23 pages

Your guide to the English legal system: order, order!

chapter Chapter 5|25 pages

Sources of law: the tools of your trade

chapter Chapter 6|23 pages

Legal research: digging deeper

chapter Chapter 7|33 pages

Legal writing: weaning off 'like' and 'innit'

chapter Chapter 8|17 pages

Referencing and plagiarism: borrow don't steal

chapter Chapter 9|35 pages

Mooting and public speaking: speaker's corner

chapter Chapter 10|19 pages

Employability skills: learn to earn

chapter Chapter 11|15 pages

Revision and exams: law, eat, sleep, repeat