Law Students - Chat Thread

Fortunately this years paper is a seen paper, so we get a couple of weeks in advance to pick what questions we want to do and write an answer. Learn that and hopefully remember it on the day. As such, because I stink at contract law, I've tended towards tort questions, two problem (defences to negligence and effect of death on the award of damages) and one essay(contract - specific performance ) couldn't avoid having to write an essay question.

Thanks, same to you.

I thought it was just me who really hated essay questions. I have no idea why, but I just find it really difficult to sink my teeth into one. All I see is a jumble of words. Really trying to turn it around by planning and structuring practice essays so hopefully that will help.

I know the law and stuff, its just that I think that I remember it in a different way, i.e in a way that is more easily applicable to a problem scenario.

Here's a hint for doing well in essays - don't hedge your bets. If you have an opinion, ensure that the one thing the examiner knows at the end is what that opinion is. At my uni at least, the best way to do well in an essay is to use this structure:

Intro - your opinion
1) Why you're right
2) Why you're right and everyone else is wrong.
3) Why you're right and everyone else is wrong.
Conclusion - your opinion.

People prefer problems because you don't have to really critically read. So read articles and ask yourself if you agree. Look for points you disagree with. Don't just quote academics - explain why you agree/disagree with them.

Since this essay technique originally comes from me I feel I should caveat it.

This method works well at Cambridge where they place a premium on academic 'flair' (read: bs-ing), but other universities might give more credit to sheer accuracy and understanding the law.

Random question: Horizontal relationships are between two peers e.g. two non-public bodies or two citizens; vertical is the opposite i.e. one has a higher status such as citizen versus the state. So what will the relationship be if it is two public bodies against each other, on the face of it it seems to be horizontal but they are public bodies which confuses me. Any thoughts?

Company Law is driving me mental.

I have 4 exams starting the 25th ending the 2nd.

Second year. It doesn't feel like plenty of time.

Technically I can contently survive getting a C in any one subject and Ds in everything else but I'd really rather do better than that.

Not that I do law, but I always find this funny

Not that I do law, but I always find this funny

Send a CV & covering letter first. Then call 'to check they received it'.

I think its better if I ring up, then ill be able to get an answer quickly, rather then wait, im just not sure what should i say...

Nobody will offer you something without seeing a CV and probably also interview. I recommend sending a CV, waiting a week and then ringing.

Ok thanks, do I need to send a cover letter too?

Your covering letter can just be a few lines 'Blah blah blah I'm ____ and I am studying at ___ and I am interested in ____. Please find attached my CV'

I wouldn't make it too formal like for a vacation scheme.