The GDL condenses a three-year law degree into one intensive year. Here is module-by-module guidance.
Module Tips
| Module | Key Challenge | Top Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Contract | Volume of case law | Master offer, acceptance, consideration, and terms first |
| Tort | Negligence complexity | Learn the Caparo three-stage test cold |
| Criminal | Mens rea distinctions | Create comparison tables for intention, recklessness, negligence |
| Public Law | Abstract constitutional principles | Ground theory in real cases (Miller, GCHQ) |
| Land Law | Technical terminology | Draw diagrams for every problem question |
| Equity & Trusts | Conceptual difficulty | Understand the distinction between legal and equitable interests |
| EU Law | Institutional complexity | Focus on supremacy, direct effect, and free movement |
General GDL Advice
- Stay on top of weekly reading — falling behind is very difficult to recover from.
- Form a study group early.
- Use your non-law background as a strength — bring fresh perspectives.
- Start training contract applications alongside the GDL.