Hey all,
Third week into the course and I can see some change in my study patterns.
1. First two weeks, I was making notes by copying all the important information into my own notes (hand-written). But now, I feel that its not a sustainable approach. So, I started marking in the textbooks and make notes in the textbook directly. This gives me more time to read cases.
2. Case names are the most important piece of information that really needs to be "remembered". I can usually remember the facts of a case, but forget the names. Now making an effort to remember the names by revising the cases often.
3. Public and EU law currently require reading "facts". So, lots of textbook reading. But on the other hand, I feel contract and criminal law are better learnt through understanding cases. So, now my hand-written notes mainly have case studies - names, brief facts and the important message behind the decision.
Hope I am going in the right direction! I am just a li'il scared that this approach might hurt me when it comes to essay questions. Any feedback from seniors/peers will be much appreciated!
Thanks,
-- Vidya