How to Write Law Essays & Exams provides law students with a practical and proven method of analysing and answering essay and exam questions. The book focuses on those questions that give students the most trouble, namely problem questions, but its techniques are equally applicable to other types of essays. In addition to providing a framework for analysing and writing law essays, the book teaches students how to identify relevant legal authorities, distinguish and harmonise conflicting legal precedents and evaluate the applicability of the law to the facts of the question at hand. The book also contains specific law-related revision techniques and general writing tips. Designed for law students of all levels, including those on A-level, university, conversion, and vocational courses, the text helps students understand their substantive courses while at the same time teaching vital writing and analytical skills. Online Resources The book is accompanied by online resources, including: a case breakdown to help students with reading cases, frequently asked questions, and some tips on citation styles and conventions.
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How to Write Law Essays & Exams provides a practical and proven method of analysing, structuring and answering essays and exam questions. Designed for students of all levels, this book is packed full of worked examples, tips, and nurtures the vital writing and analytical skills needed to help students succeed in their studies.
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An introduction to writing law essays and examsBuilding the necessary foundation: reading, understanding and summarising legal materialsStep one in the IRAC method: the issueStep two in the IRAC method: the ruleStep three in the IRAC method: the applicationStep four in the IRAC method: the conclusionAdapting IRAC to 'discuss' questionsGeneral tips on legal writingAdapting IRAC for professional practiceWorked questions
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Easy to dip into, detailed yet concise, cleverly laid out with excellent tips and pointers throughout. This textbook is sure to help any budding law student worrying about forthcoming exams or looming essay deadlines.
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Gives students a practical and proven method of analysing and approaching questions in law, while also imparting valuable writing skillsAnalyses real-life student essays and offers detailed commentary highlighting the key strengths and weaknesses of eachIncludes helpful 'tip' boxes that help to reinforce students' learning and understanding of the process of writing law essays and examsApplicable to most substantive law courses, so the text can be used by students throughout their legal studiesThe book is accompanied by online resources, including: a case breakdown to help students with reading cases, frequently asked questions, and some tips on citation styles and conventions.
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Gives students a practical and proven method of analysing and approaching questions in law, while also imparting valuable writing skillsAnalyses real-life student essays and offers detailed commentary highlighting the key strengths and weaknesses of eachIncludes helpful 'tip' boxes that help to reinforce students' learning and understanding of the process of writing law essays and examsApplicable to most substantive law courses, so the text can be used by students throughout their legal studiesThe book is accompanied by online resources, including: a case breakdown to help students with reading cases, frequently asked questions, and some tips on citation styles and conventions.
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780198811152
Publisert
2018
Utgave
5. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Oxford University Press
Vekt
398 gr
Høyde
231 mm
Bredde
158 mm
Dybde
15 mm
Aldersnivå
UU, XR, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
296

Forfatter

Biographical note

Professor S I Strong has over twenty years' experience in the legal field, teaching law at the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, and practising as a solicitor in London and an attorney in New York and Chicago. Professor Strong is the Manley O. Hudson Professor of Law at the University of Missouri School of Law.