Studying Law At University - Everything You Need to Know

List of contents

Foreword

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

Appendices

About the author

Simon 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.

Summary

A handy and practical guide for new law students.

Product details

• Authors: Simon Chesterman, Simon Rhoden Chesterman, Chesterman Simon, Clare Rhoden, Rhoden Clare
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.05.2021
• EAN: 9780367719517
• ISBN: 978-0-367-71951-7
• No. of pages: 172
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Law > General, dictionaries; EDUCATION / General, Business & Economics / General, EDUCATION / Study Skills, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Study & Teaching, STUDY AIDS / Study & Test-Taking Skills, Law: Study & Revision Guides, Law: study and revision guides