Description

How to Write Law Essays and Exams provides a practical and proven method of analysing, structuring and answering essays and exam questions. Designed for students of all levels, this book is packed full of worked examples, tips, and nurtures the vital writing and analytical skills needed to help students succeed in their studies.

• Gives students a practical and proven method of analysing and approaching questions in law, while also imparting valuable writing skills
• Analyses real-life student essays and offers detailed commentary highlighting the key strengths and weaknesses of each
• Includes helpful ‘tip’ boxes that help to reinforce students’ learning and understanding of the process of writing law essays and exams
• Applicable to most substantive law courses, so the text can be used by students throughout their legal studies
• Accompanied by online resources: a case breakdown to help students with reading cases, frequently asked questions, and some tips on citation styles and conventions
• Also available as an e-book with functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support

New to this edition

• Updated sample essay that runs throughout the text as an example of how to use the IRAC (Issue, Rule, Application, Conclusion) writing framework
• Addition of Bloom’s Taxonomy to assist in understanding instructor expectations