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Level of interest advised to undertake Law? / JD or LLB?
lynt.br:
Some of my highest marks for law subjects are for those where I never read a single case. Some of my lowest marks for law subjects are from ones where I read everything on the reading guide and then some.
Law exams are about being efficient and comprehensive, not about showcasing your depth of knowledge. I have heard directly from examiners that have told me all they care about in problem style questions is issue spotting and that the best answers are those which are 'consistently average'.
Reading cases is an important skill for almost everything law related, but it really is a case of diminishing returns when it comes to law exams (at least for issue spotting type questions). There is a danger of knowing too much and consequently running out of time.
Obviously reading cases is critical for research essays or things like mooting, which is why these things are infinitely better from an academic standpoint than law exams are. Law exams are more about testing your work ethic (i.e. ability to grind practice exams) more than anything else (in my opinion at least...)
MrCommerce:
--- Quote from: lynt.br on December 20, 2013, 03:29:04 pm ---Some of my highest marks for law subjects are for those where I never read a single case. Some of my lowest marks for law subjects are from ones where I read everything on the reading guide and then some.
Law exams are about being efficient and comprehensive, not about showcasing your depth of knowledge. I have heard directly from examiners that have told me all they care about in problem style questions is issue spotting and that the best answers are those which are 'consistently average'.
Reading cases is an important skill for almost everything law related, but it really is a case of diminishing returns when it comes to law exams (at least for issue spotting type questions). There is a danger of knowing too much and consequently running out of time.
Obviously reading cases is critical for research essays or things like mooting, which is why these things are infinitely better from an academic standpoint than law exams are. Law exams are more about testing your work ethic (i.e. ability to grind practice exams) more than anything else (in my opinion at least...)
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Hmm, seems completely different from VCE where it's all about depth of knowledge! Guess it's going to take some getting used to...
Another question for you guys (sorry lol) - regarding the quassi-compulsory subjects, do students that do not initially intend to practise law usually take these anyway?
sam.utute:
--- Quote from: MrCommerce on December 20, 2013, 06:51:43 pm ---Hmm, seems completely different from VCE where it's all about depth of knowledge! Guess it's going to take some getting used to...
Another question for you guys (sorry lol) - regarding the quassi-compulsory subjects, do students that do not initially intend to practise law usually take these anyway?
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Almost always.
MrCommerce:
--- Quote from: sam.utute on December 20, 2013, 06:55:47 pm ---Almost always.
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Ah okay~ yeah, should've guessed haha.
zhenzhenzhen:
--- Quote from: Sah123 on December 20, 2013, 12:17:22 pm ---Thank you! I am considering becoming a lawyer one day, my main interests are family and criminal law, but I am excited to just give it a go and see what piques my interest.
Yes, I'll be doing the JD at Monash which was my first choice. I think I'll take your advice and give it a go. I'm prepared to give it a year and take the plunge! At the end of the day, at least I'll satisfy my curiosity. Plus, I'll change if I have to :) I think that path is easier than trying to get into law again...
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Exactly what my thoughts are, though I want to be a prosecutor - a really really long road though.. but I'll give it a shot! Got accepted into the JD at Monash too, see you at orientation? :P
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