PART 1 Thinking About Studying Law

1 What Is Law?

2 Four Reasons for Studying Law

3 Why Not Just Do a Conversion Course?

4 But Is Law the Right Subject for Me?

PART 2 Preparing to Study Law

5 Arguing Effectively(1)：Logical Arguments

6 Arguing Effectively(2)：Speculative Arguments

7 Choosing a University

8 The LNAT and Other Law Tests

9 Tips for Interview

10 Some Traps to Avoid

11 Some Advice Before You Start Your Studies

PART 3 Studying Law

12 The Challenges Ahead

13 A Mini-Dictionary of English Law

14 General Tips on Studying Law

15 Using a Textbook

16 Reading Cases

17 A Brief History of Law Reporting

18 Looking at Statutes

19 Reading Articles

Letter 20 Using the Internet

Letter 21 Your Teachers and You

Letter 22 Your Fellow Students

Letter 23 Making the Most of Your Time

PART 4 Preparing for Your Exams

Letter 24 Writing Essays

Letter 25 A Sample Essay

Letter 26 Writing a Dissertation

Letter 27 Discussing Problem Questions

Letter 28 Coping with Stress

Letter 29 Tips on Revising

Letter 30 Last Advice Before the Exams

PART 5 Moving On

Letter 31 Preparing for What's Next

Letter 32 Some Final Words of Advice

APPENDIX A A Proust Questionnaire

APPENDIX B Preface：The Tort Wars

APPENDIX C Century Insurance v Northern Ireland Road Transport Board[1942] A.C.509

APPENDIX D'Reasons for Studying Law'-a speech delivered at Dr Challoner's High School,on January 19,2012