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Overview of law degree and study skills

Overview of law degree and study skills. Sasha Lytas. Differences between high school and law school. Self-directed study vs. a classroom with teacher support and individualized support

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Overview of law degree and study skills

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  1. Overview of law degree and study skills Sasha Lytas

  2. Differences between high school and law school. • Self-directed study vs. a classroom with teacher support and individualized support • Organization: a large part of your studying is done outside of contact hours. You need to be organized so you don't fall behind. • Different marking system and standards

  3. Law degree structure Electives! • 8+ depending on what degree you are doing (single or double) • Choose whatever you like based on your interests or future career path. Compulsory units • LAW1101 Introduction to legal reasoning • LAW1104 Research and writing • LAW2101 Contract A • LAW2102 Contract B • LAW2201 Torts A • LAW2202 Torts B • LAW3101 Administrative law • LAW3201 Constitutional law • LAW3301 Criminal law and procedure A • LAW3302 Criminal law B • LAW3401 Property law A • LAW3402 Property law B • Quasi-Compulsory units • LAW4169 Equity • LAW4170 Trusts • LAW4171 Corporations law • LAW5104 Civil procedure • LAW5125 Lawyers, ethics and society • LAW5159 Evidence What order should I do them in?

  4. Readings • Textbooks vs casebooks. • Interpreting case citations: • New South Wales v Lepore (2003) 212 CLR 511 • Names of parties • Year of case • Volume number • Law Report Abbreviation • First page number Which books should I buy? What other books can I get from the library that will be helpful?

  5. Preparing for lectures and tutorials • Lectures vs. Tutorials. • Assessments in tutorials. • How to prepare.

  6. Taking and preparing notes • Everyone is different! You need to find out what works for you. • Notes in lectures. • Case summaries. • Exam notes: Long and Short.

  7. Extra Resources • LSS tutorials • LSS Competitions • Monash Association of Debaters • Make your own study groups with friends

  8. Mental health: looking after yourself • Being a good law student means achieving a good work/life balance, NOT constantly studying. • If life is getting stressful, ask for help early • Monash Faculty Mental Health services.

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