Letters to a law student. (2018)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Nicholas J. McBride ; Jason N.E. Varuhas.
• Authors: McBride, Nicholas J; Varuhas, Jason
• 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.
• Edition: Fourth edition
• Publisher Details: Harlow, England : Pearson
• Publication Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource (x, 375 pages)
• Subjects: 340.071/142; Law students -- England -- Handbooks, manuals, etc; Law -- Study and teaching -- England; Étudiants en droit -- Angleterre -- Guides, manuels, etc; Droit -- Étude et enseignement -- Angleterre; Law students; Law -- Study and teaching; England; Electronic books; Handbooks and manuals
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 1292149256; 9781292149257; 9781292149264; 1292149264
• Related ISBNs: 1292149248; 9781292149240
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 361-370) and index.; Note: Print version record.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.