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McBride, Nicholas J.,

Letters to a law student / Nicholas J. McBride ; with Jason N.E. Varuhas. - 4th - Harlow Pearson 2018 - x, 375 p.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents
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.

ISBN: 9781292149240

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Law students--England--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Law--Study and teaching--England.

Dewey Class. No.: 340.071142 / MCB.L