剑桥法学教授写给法学院学生的25封信

Table of Contents

Preface iii

Acknowledgements v

PART 1 Thinking About Studying Law 1

1 What Is Law? 3

2 Four Reasons for Studying Law 17

3 Why Not Just Do a Conversion Course? 35

4 But Is Law the Right Subject for Me? 45

PART 2 Preparing to Study Law 63

5 Arguing Effectively (1): Logical Arguments 65

6 Arguing Effectively (2): Speculative Arguments 85

7 Choosing a University 97

8 The LNAT and Other Law Tests 109

9 Tips for Interview 121

10 Some Traps to Avoid 131

11 Some Advice Before You Start Your Studies 143

PART 3 Studying Law 149

12 The Challenges Ahead 151

13 A Mini-Dictionary of English Law 165

14 General Tips on Studying Law 187

15 Using a Textbook 195

16 Reading Cases 201

17 A Brief History of Law Repor ting 217

18 Looking at Statutes 225

19 Reading Articles 233

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Letter 20 Using the Internet 241

Letter 21 Your Teachers and You 243

Letter 22 Your Fellow Students 251

Letter 23 Making the Most of Your Time 253

PART 4 Preparing for Your Exams 257

Letter 24 Writing Essays 259

Letter 25 A Sample Essay 279

Letter 26 Writing a Disser tation 287

Letter 27 Discussing Problem Questions 309

Letter 28 Coping with Stress 325

Letter 29 Tips on Revising 331

Letter 30 Last Advice Before the Exams 341

PART 5 Moving On 347

Letter 31 Preparing for What’s Next 349

Letter 32 Some Final Words of Advice 355

APPENDIx A A Proust Questionnaire 361

APPENDIx B Preface: The Tort Wars 363

APPENDIx C Century Insurance v Northern Ireland Road Transport

Board [1942] A.C. 509 375

APPENDIx D ‘Reasons for Studying Law’ – a speech delivered

at Dr Challoner’s High School, on January 19, 2012 389

本书由剑桥法学教授以书信的方式从为何选择法学这门学科作为大学的专业讲起，一直延续至本科阶段法学课程的完成。在每一封写给学生的信件当中，作者仔细的介绍了选择法学专业的考量，如何学习法学这门学科，法学是什么，在学习当中遇到的问题，如何撰写法学论文，如何面试等一系列作为一名法学院学生所需掌握的知识和心理素质。本书是一本非常优秀并深入浅出的法学读物，能够帮助仍在烦恼于专业选择和如何学习法学的学生们，解决他们所将遇到的种种问题。