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Expert-written revision guides for UK law students — covering core subjects, exam technique, SQE preparation, the GDL conversion course, and career planning. Completely free.
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Master the techniques that separate first-class students from the rest. These guides cover essay structure, the IRAC method, exam revision strategies, and legal research skills.
The definitive step-by-step guide to writing law essays that earn first-class marks. Covers the PEAL method, how to use case law as authority, OSCOLA referencing, common mistakes, and before-and-after paragraph examples.
18 min readEverything markers look for at each grade boundary. Covers thesis construction, IRAC structure, case citation technique, OSCOLA referencing, and the difference between problem and essay questions.
14 min readMaster the Issue, Rule, Application, Conclusion framework used by top law students. Includes worked examples for both essay and problem questions.
10 min readEvidence-based revision techniques for law students. Active recall, spaced repetition, case memorisation strategies, timed practice, and revision timetable planning.
12 min readIn-depth revision notes for the foundation subjects every UK law student must master — whether you're on the LLB, GDL, or preparing for the SQE.
Comprehensive guide covering offer and acceptance, consideration, intention to create legal relations, terms, vitiating factors, and remedies for breach.
15 min readIn-depth coverage of negligence, duty of care, breach, causation, remoteness, occupiers' liability, nuisance, and Rylands v Fletcher.
15 min readThe rule of law, separation of powers, parliamentary sovereignty, royal prerogative, judicial review grounds, the Human Rights Act 1998, and devolution.
18 min readCore elements of criminal liability, homicide offences, non-fatal offences against the person, and key defences including self-defence, duress, and intoxication.
18 min readDedicated guides for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination. From understanding the exam structure to mastering SQE1 MCQ technique and SQE2 skills assessments.
Everything you need to know about the Solicitors Qualifying Examination. Covers SQE1 and SQE2 structure, study strategies, and recommended resources.
12 min readDetailed breakdown of all 14 FLK1 and FLK2 subjects, MCQ technique, study timelines, pass rate analysis, and tips from successful candidates.
16 min readPrepare for all five SQE2 skill areas: client interviewing, advocacy, case analysis, legal research, and legal writing. Includes marking criteria and practice strategies.
14 min readDetailed breakdown of all FLK1 subjects: Business Law, Dispute Resolution, Contract, Tort, Legal System, Constitutional Law, and EU Law — with exam weighting and key topics.
18 min readEssential guides for non-law graduates on the GDL/PGDL conversion course. Covering the seven foundation subjects, study techniques, and how to think like a lawyer from day one.
Essential advice for non-law graduates on the conversion course. Module-by-module tips, time management, study techniques, and career planning alongside the GDL.
15 min readNavigate the most technical GDL subject. Registered and unregistered land, co-ownership, mortgages, leases, easements, covenants, and adverse possession explained clearly.
16 min readDemystify the most abstract GDL subject. Express trusts, the three certainties, resulting and constructive trusts, proprietary estoppel, breach of trust, and tracing.
15 min readWhy EU law still matters on the GDL. Retained EU law, direct effect, supremacy, the four freedoms, and how EU principles continue to shape UK law post-Brexit.
14 min readPractical guides for law students planning their legal career. Whether you're aiming for a training contract, pupillage at the Bar, or exploring paralegal routes, these guides cover what you need to know.
How to secure a training contract at a UK law firm. Covers application timelines, vacation schemes, cover letters, commercial awareness, assessment centres, and interview preparation.
16 min readNavigate the pupillage application process. Covers the Pupillage Gateway, mini-pupillages, written exercises, advocacy assessments, and how to stand out at the Bar.
15 min readExplore paralegal career options in the UK. Covers CILEx qualifications, in-house roles, litigation support, legal tech, salary expectations, and progression to qualification.
14 min readWhat commercial awareness means, how to develop it, current affairs for interviews, and understanding the business of law. Essential for training contract applications.
13 min readGuides to help you excel academically — from achieving a first-class degree to writing a standout dissertation and mastering mooting competitions.
Practical strategies for achieving a first-class law degree. Covers study habits, exam technique, essay writing, time management, and what markers actually look for.
14 min readStep-by-step guide to writing a law dissertation. Covers choosing a topic, research methodology, literature review, structuring chapters, and OSCOLA referencing.
16 min readEverything you need to know about mooting. Covers preparation, legal research, skeleton arguments, oral advocacy, and how to win moot competitions.
14 min readComprehensive guide to legal ethics and professional conduct. Covers SRA principles, duties to the court, client confidentiality, conflicts of interest, and the BSB Code of Conduct.
16 min readSubject-specific exam guides with model answer structures, common pitfalls, time allocation strategies, and key authorities to cite. Essential reading before your law exams.
Common question types, model answer structures, time allocation, and key authorities to cite in contract law exams. Includes worked examples.
14 min readNegligence problem questions, structured approach, duty-breach-causation framework, and key authorities. Step-by-step walkthrough of a tort exam answer.
14 min readSystematic approach to criminal law problem questions. Offence elements, defence checklist, sentencing considerations, and key authorities.
14 min readJR problem questions, grounds for review, remedies, HRA arguments, and proportionality. How to structure a judicial review answer.
15 min readSophie and James break down the five most common mistakes UK law students make — from passive reading to ignoring exam technique — and share practical strategies to fix each one.
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