Useful Phrases for Problem Questions

January 22, 2023

Here are some key phrases that can help your law essay stand out from others.

This question deals with …
The principal issue raised by this question …
The main issue is whether …
The issues to be considered are …
The problem also raises the issue of …
On the facts presented, it can be argued that …
It would seem, (therefore), that …
It is possible that …
It could be argued that …
It would appear that…

When summing up in your conclusion the following phrases can be useful:

On balance, it seems that …
It is therefore concluded that …
It is submitted that …
In conclusion, it can be stated that …
In consideration of the facts presented, it fair to conclude that …

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June 06, 2023

Theft under Theft Act 1968

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Robbery under Theft Act 1968

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Theft Act 1968

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Fraud Act 2006

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Eligibility of Foreign Law Degree for New York Bar Exam

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Transition vs Conjunction

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August 27, 2022

Wrong Way to Study Law

Your professors love to ask you to do all the readings and read all the cases. This is certainly the wrong way to study law. First, cases are very long and full of clumsy sentences badly written by judges who do not care about your understanding.Seco...

July 01, 2022

How to Understand Law Essay Questions?

The first step to a successful law essay is understanding the question. One of the most effective ways of breaking down the question is to identify the direction, content, and scope or limiting words.Critically analyse the extent to which the tort of...

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Common Law

April 27, 2023

Introduction to English Common Law

Welcome to this course on Introduction to English Common Law. English common law is one of the most influential legal systems in the world, having shaped the legal systems of many other countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and N...

April 27, 2023

Sources of EU Law

The sources of EU law provide the legal framework for the functioning of the EU, ensuring that EU law is applied consistently and predictably across all member states. These sources of law include primary sources such as treaties, as well as secondar...

April 27, 2023

Advantages and Disadvantages of Precedent

Precedent is the practice of using previous court decisions as a guide for deciding current cases. This can be advantageous in several ways, but it also has some disadvantages. Here are some of the key advantages and disadvantages of using precedent:...

April 27, 2023

AV Dicey and the Rule of Law

A.V. Dicey was an influential legal scholar who played a key role in the development of the rule of law in England. The rule of law is a fundamental principle of democratic societies that holds that all individuals and institutions are subject to the...