McBride, Nicholas J.,
Letters to a law student / Nicholas J. McBride ; with Jason N.E. Varuhas. - Fourth edition. - 375 pages cm 21cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
What is law? -- Four reasons for studying law -- The astonishing hypothesis -- But is law the right subject for me? -- Top 10 myths about studying law -- Choosing a university -- The LNAT and other law tests -- Tips for interview -- How (and how not) to argue -- Fallacies and stupidities -- General tips on studying law -- Some hard truths -- Avoiding problems -- Coping with stress -- Top 10 films about law -- Making the most of your time -- Using a textbook -- Reading cases -- A brief history of law reporting -- Figures in English legal history -- Making sense of statutes -- How to get through an article -- Using the internet -- Getting the most out of where you are -- Top 10 controversies in English law -- Your fellow students -- On free speech -- How to write an essay -- Writing a dissertation -- Top 10 metaphors, allusions, and phrases -- How to write a problem answer -- Tips on revising -- Last advice before the exams -- Moving on -- Top 10 final words of advice.
9781292149240 (print)
Law students--Handbooks, manuals, etc.--England
Law--Study and teaching
KD442 / .M36 2017
340.071/142
Letters to a law student / Nicholas J. McBride ; with Jason N.E. Varuhas. - Fourth edition. - 375 pages cm 21cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
What is law? -- Four reasons for studying law -- The astonishing hypothesis -- But is law the right subject for me? -- Top 10 myths about studying law -- Choosing a university -- The LNAT and other law tests -- Tips for interview -- How (and how not) to argue -- Fallacies and stupidities -- General tips on studying law -- Some hard truths -- Avoiding problems -- Coping with stress -- Top 10 films about law -- Making the most of your time -- Using a textbook -- Reading cases -- A brief history of law reporting -- Figures in English legal history -- Making sense of statutes -- How to get through an article -- Using the internet -- Getting the most out of where you are -- Top 10 controversies in English law -- Your fellow students -- On free speech -- How to write an essay -- Writing a dissertation -- Top 10 metaphors, allusions, and phrases -- How to write a problem answer -- Tips on revising -- Last advice before the exams -- Moving on -- Top 10 final words of advice.
9781292149240 (print)
Law students--Handbooks, manuals, etc.--England
Law--Study and teaching
KD442 / .M36 2017
340.071/142