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How to Write Law Essays & Exams
By
S I Strong
Description
* Gives students a practical and
proven method of analysing and approaching questions in law, while
also imparting valuable writing skills, making this text an important
reference tool in all areas of legal study
* Applicable to most substantive
law courses, so the text can be used by students throughout their
legal studies
* Includes many worked examples and
helpful \\\'tip\\\' boxes that help to reinforce a student\\\'s learning and
understanding of the process of writing law essays and exams
* Includes a chapter on general
writing skills offering students valuable support with their general
writing skills
New to this edition
* The brand new Online Resource
Centre will feature a discussion of different citation styles and how
to reference work, a breakdown of a case, plus the answers to many
frequently asked questions about writing law essays and exams
* The increased format and revised
layout ensures the text is as user-friendly and accessible as
possible
How to Write Law Essays and 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. 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.
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.
Numerous worked examples help students
avoid common errors, while a dedicated chapter on professional
practice helps ease the transition to pupillage and traineeships. The
tried and tested techniques contained in this book have increased
numerous students\\\' understanding and enjoyment of their law courses,
while simultaneously improving their marks.
Online Resource Centre
Student resources: discussion of
different citation styles and referencing; a breakdown of a case;
answers to frequently asked questions
Readership: How to Write Law
Essays and Exams is designed for law students of all levels,
including those studying on A-level, undergraduate, conversion and
vocational courses.
Contents
1. Why CLEO? An Introduction to the
CLEO method
2. Building the necessary foundation:
reading, understanding and summarising legal materials
3. Step one in the CLEO method: the
claim
4. Step two in the CLEO method: the law
5. Step three in the CLEO method: the
evaluation
6. Step four in the CLEO method: the
outcome
7. Adapting CLEO to \\\'discuss\\\' questions
8. General tips on legal writing
9. Adapting CLEO for professional
practice
10. Worked questions
Authors, editors, and contributors
S I Strong, Counsel, Baker &
McKenzie LLP
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