Skills for Academic Learning in Law

In this module you’ll acquire the academic skills required to complete a Law degree.  You’ll explore how your learning potential can be maximised, allowing you to succeed in your degree.

What does the module cover?

Learn how to find materials in a Law library, online and in other locations, and acquire an effective research strategy.  Conform to Law’s writing style.  Understand plagiarism and collusion.  Discover how to analyse legal situations and how to plan and structure an answer to a legal problem.  Develop the required critical thinking, writing, numeracy, interview, presentation and computer skills.

More Information

Module Code:

LA1850

Key Topics

• The Different Ways of Learning
• Approaches to Reading Law Materials
• Issue Identification in Problem Scenarios
• Where to Find the Law (Online and Paper Sources)
• Writing in Law
• Legal and Generic Skills
• How to Succeed in Examinations

Pre-requisites

None

Number of credits & study time

20 credits / 200 hours

Assessment

You’ll complete coursework involving the identification of legal issues, planning, and legal research.  You’ll also complete a reflective commentary and action plans to gauge your progress. 

*Please note that there are additional assessment fees for each module.