ABSTRACT
Law students tend to be taught through a method that emphasises law cases and relies heavily on the development of argumentative strategies to apply the law and facts to simulated legal problems. This chapter looks closely at the basics of reasoning and argument formation in English law. It builds on Chapter 7 as it turns its attention to concentrate on practical issues connected with argument construction. The chapter considers in detail the relationship between propositions, building an argument and proofs supporting propositions. It also explains how to produce a modified Wigmore chart, showing how it can be used as a learning tool for argument construction.
