lawgrad15 wrote: » I felt the same in March and it actually only came to me quite close to the exams. For me, I did I think 3 essays in the exam. My opinion is that the essays tend to repeat themselves and there are only a limited amount of topics. So I would get a decent exam grid and look at the past questions. Rather than wasting time learning essays, go through the exam reports and note the main points/arguments you could make for each. After that, for the problem questions, I would sit down and try and do them by topic e.g. homicide, sexual offences etc. However, I do know there is a huge amount of overlap. Make sure to print a copy of the examiner's reports as they are a huge asset to studying for criminal. They are really detailed. In terms of the exam, make sure you can spot the issues in a problem question. Sometimes there will be quite a few issues in the question. By doing preparation questions, you will begin to spot the issues easily after a while. Another really important point is re legislation. Make sure you know the main legislative provisions. Know also the actus reus and mens rea also. In terms of case law, the amount I had varied on the topic. I hadn't a huge amount learned for topics like public offences but had way more for the likes of murder, manslaughter etc. Also it's really worth knowing the defences really really well. They can be quite tricky so it's worth reading over those chapters a few times. In conclusion, I think the best thing to do at this point is lots of exam questions. By doing similar questions, it will become easier for you to identify the issues and cases will become more familiar also. His reports are by far the most detailed out of all the examiners so do have a look at them while doing the questions. Good luck with it. I thought mine was like a dogs dinner and got 70 in it. Really disliked criminal in uni. Felt it clicked with me 4 days before the exam so still lots of time left
IgoPAP wrote: » Praying to dear God that they extend the exams to 2 weeks later to let candidates prepare for the online sittings.
TheLawGuy wrote: » Could I please have an up to date Tort Grid/ sample answers off someone? I can swap materials in contract/company and 2019 materials for property /criminal
[Deleted User] wrote: » Not sure if this is too off topic but... traineeship applications that ask for a photo? Does this really have to be a professional headshot? Surely it’s just for identification purposes and a passport style one would suffice? Anyone know?
Lawlaw12 wrote: » Has anyone else still not gotten their results letter from the March sitting?
SKLaw wrote: » Haven't gotten mine either. All I have is a screenshot of my results
Lawlaw12 wrote: » Thanks, it's strange that some people got them and others didn't. But obviously not surprising at this stage
SKLaw wrote: » Yeah, I feel like nothing surprises me anymore at this stage haha I don't know whether to email and request it considering they don't have a good track record for answering emails recently
Samuma wrote: » Hi everyone. Very(!) long time lurker and now taking the plunge and sitting exams next month. I graduated many years ago so you could say I have started afresh. I am sitting Constitution, Criminal, Equity and Tort. I lost my job last month so I am fortunate in a way that I can commit to studying. (Trying to look for silver linings and all that...I can address the job situation when I finish the exams!!). I am wondering if anyone has any grids or other materials to share that would guide me. I am working from old notes I have and trying to update them with Night Before Notes and online research. I do not have access to text books nor can I really afford to buy them unfortunately. Thanks for your advice so far. It has been very helpful to read and has stopped me from panicking. I don't have any materials to swap but I promise I will light candles in return:)
Lawlaw12 wrote: » I've emailed asking for it several times since May and they never respond, so there's probably no point tbh I only got one response about it, it was when they set up the new helpline and she said she can't help me with that
AnnabelleK wrote: » Bit of topic but is anyone trying to do these exams with a baby? I'm really struggling to find the time to study. I have a 7 month old teething baby who barely sleeps at night and during the day wants my attention. I have no one that could mind her. I signed up to do contract, criminal and equity. I'm not confident I will pass any. Any tips are welcome. Thank you
fe1fi20 wrote: » Hi guys, anyone know where I can get March 2020 examiner reports? They dont have them on the LS website
Iso_123 wrote: » Random question and I know this is probably different for everyone, but how many hours of study a day/week are people aiming to do at this point up until the exams? I am always paranoid that I am not doing enough!
Debarramike137 wrote: » hi guys, does anyone have recent criminal papers to swap? thanks a lot
awsah wrote: » we are all going to be at different levels so its hard to compare, some people have a law degree, some don't, some are working, some aren't etc. Also some people are really good learners and just absorb information and others need to work harder! I, for instance do not have a law background and I am working full time, if I get 4 hours done a day I am lucky and I'm so tired I really not sure that anything is even going in!
awsah wrote: » Just got an email from law society!
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