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OverviewDo you want to do well in Law from day one? Law is a challenging and competitive subject to study at university. You need to become familiar with its peculiar language and complicated practices as quickly as possible if you want to do well. Drawing on the experiences of hundreds of students, Studying Law at University demystifies your law course. With reliable tips and practical suggestions, it shows you how to: understand key legal concepts; read cases; take useful notes; become an active learner; manage your time; write law essays; sit law exams. Updated to take into account the increasing use of the internet, this second edition of Studying Law at University tells you everything you need to know to get good marks and enjoy your studies. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Simon Chesterman , Clare RhodenPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Edition: 2nd edition Weight: 0.453kg ISBN: 9780367719517ISBN 10: 0367719517 Pages: 172 Publication Date: 31 March 2021 Audience: Adult education , College/higher education , Further / Higher Education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsForeword Figures Acknowledgments Introduction Welcome to law Using this book Part I Surviving Law 1 Why are you studying law? 2 Coping at university 3 Essential study skills: time management 4 Essential study skills: reading, notetaking and learning legal concepts Part II Understanding law 5 Crucial concepts 6 Reading case law 7 Introductory legal theory Part III Using the law 8 Writing law essays 9 Preparing for law exams 10 Sitting law exams 11 Dealing with problems Part IV Conclusion 12 Final reflections on law AppendicesReviewsAuthor InformationSimon Chesterman studied law at the University of Melbourne, obtained a doctorate in law at Oxford University on a Rhodes Scholarship, and is now Executive Director of the Institute for International Law and Justice at New York University. Clare Rhoden has advised students for many years on study issues and is manager of the student transition program at the University of Melbourne. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |