Law Students - Chat Thread

4th May - EU Law
7th May - Commercial Law
14th May - Business Orgs
18th May - Property

Not too bad actually :p:

compared to last year... or even Christmas.

Reply 1183

TurboCretin

20

Quick question. I have an offer to do the MA in Law at Bristol, which is essentially a senior status law degree. Except it's graded according to postgrad criteria. The implications of that are that the pass mark is 50% rather than 40%, however the top grade boundary (distinction) is still set at 70%.

The grade required for access to the LPC is a 2.ii normally. Does this mean that all I would need is a pass? Or would I need a merit?

This question is (hopefully) a purely academic one. I don't think it's something I'll have to worry about. But I'd be interested to see whether anyone has an answer to this.

(edited 13 years ago)

Reply 1184

Original post by RedDragon

I only get to try mooting in my third year sadly, is it hard?

Depends. I love both the process of research/drafting a skeleton, and the advocacy itself. I wouldn't say it's easy. How tough it is will depend in part on the quality of your judge, and in part on the difficulty of the problem. A good judge will keep you on your toes, but if you're prepared you'll show at your best if a judge throws you tough questions which you handle with aplomb. Judges vary a great deal, so learning to adapt to a judge's style is part of the process.

A hard point of law is sometimes easier to argue persuasively, or at least easier to make an impressive argument on. Structure is absolutely key--you need to know your arguments inside and out, and to have them clearly structured. You also, however, need to be flexible, so that you can respond to interventions with authority prepared. I like interventionist judges, though I understand some people find being interrupted and questioned nerve-wracking.

Reply 1185

The West Wing

Last night's Silk was amazing! I will really miss it after it ends next Tuesday :frown:

Reply 1186

sleekchic

Original post by The West Wing

Last night's Silk was amazing! I will really miss it after it ends next Tuesday :frown:

It was, wasn't?

I only started watching it a few days ago and I'm looking forward to next week's episode.

I'm guessing it's only 6 episodes? Do you know if it'll be renewed for another series?

Reply 1187

The West Wing

Original post by sleekchic

It was, wasn't?

I only started watching it a few days ago and I'm looking forward to next week's episode.

I'm guessing it's only 6 episodes? Do you know if it'll be renewed for another series?

Sadly yes, there's a lot left to be told though - who gets Silk, who gets tenancy, what happens with the baby etc.

When it started I thought it was a bit naff but they actually presented it in a really compelling way.

Reply 1188

tehforum

20

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00xz0s5/The_Highest_Court_in_the_Land_Justice_Makers/#recommendSource=tv_homepage&recommendId=36751578-8870-4b5c-8aab-0c99e43f7d52.0

Very interesting.

Reply 1189

LostInLaw

Original post by The West Wing

Sadly yes, there's a lot left to be told though - who gets Silk, who gets tenancy, what happens with the baby etc.

When it started I thought it was a bit naff but they actually presented it in a really compelling way.

I do worry it's all going to be a bit rushed next week for the sake of tying up all the ends. :frown:

Reply 1190

Ape Gone Insane

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00xz0s5/The_Highest_Court_in_the_Land_Justice_Makers/#recommendSource=tv_homepage&recommendId=36751578-8870-4b5c-8aab-0c99e43f7d52.0

Very interesting.

Original post by tehforum

Yup, posted about it a while back - it was available then, and became unavailable a short while after.

It's a very good insight. :smile:

Reply 1191

LostInLaw

Ah, yeah, I remember watching that a couple of months ago. I was struck by how normal I felt they came across for people so high in their field.

I do sometimes wonder if I'm only becoming a solicitor because I wasn't really clever enough for the bar. :frown:

Reply 1192

LostInLaw

Original post by G8D

This documentary is really good.

They all seem to.. normal :p:

In very mildly eccentric ways. :tongue:

I've just rewatched it (anything to detract from work), all this discussion of control orders and the like is rather making me miss my Human Rights module.

I feel Baroness Hale should be some sort of wise matronly aunt. Lord Phillips just seems so NICE...I want them in my life!

Also enjoying how flummoxed barristers at the very top of their game can look when challenged!

(edited 13 years ago)

Reply 1193

Original post by The Stig

I'm looking for the case of: R v Davies [1975] 1 All ER 890, [1975] QB 69 1, [1975] 2'WLR 586, CA.

I've tried Westlaw and Lexis and they don't appear to have a full transcript of the case. It's mentioned in several other cases though.

:erm:

You tried Justis?

Reply 1194

The Stig

Original post by jjarvis

You tried Justis?

Just found it :smile:

Reply 1195

Original post by The Stig

Just found it :smile:

For future reference, justis has all the ICLR reports in PDF. Since these are the most authoritative, that's usually the best starting place when generating a bundle for a moot.

Reply 1196

Hey guys, just wanted to say I'm going to request a ban for a while. Need to get hunkered down with revision and hanging around on TSR is not helping me with that. Best of luck for those of you with exams coming up!

Reply 1197

High As A Kite

11

Original post by jjarvis

Hey guys, just wanted to say I'm going to request a ban for a while. Need to get hunkered down with revision and hanging around on TSR is not helping me with that. Best of luck for those of you with exams coming up!

All the best :smile:

Reply 1198

Tortious

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Hi guys, need to ask for a second opinion on this hypothetical. If you have a "Russian roulette-style" scenario where A and B take it in turns to pull the trigger, what offences have been committed?

I've been discussing this with some fellow lawyers and we've agreed that there's no attempted murder due to mens rea issues, nor is there an assault since both players are consenting (Lamb). However, we can't decide whether any (other) inchoate offences have been committed. What are your thoughts on, say, attempted ABH?

Thanks. :smile:

Reply 1199

Ape Gone Insane