Legal coursework requires attention to jurisdiction, authority and the question set. Do not treat UK legal systems as interchangeable; identify the system and citation guide required by your module.
Work from relevant authority
Identify the issue, find appropriate primary authority and distinguish binding from persuasive material in the context studied. Explain how the authority applies rather than merely listing cases.
Check citations and conclusions
Follow the legal citation guide specified by your course. Verify quotations and pinpoint references, and qualify conclusions where facts or authority leave uncertainty.
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Confirm which guidance applies to your programme and circumstances. Keep the date and source of important information, and ask the responsible institution to clarify uncertainty.
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