The picture of the lifebelt on the cover sums up the ethos of the book perfectly—I wish I had had access to this when I was a student. Self-test questions and practical activities throughout allow students to take a hands-on approach to learning a wide range of legal skills The study tools that enhance the e-book are all also available as stand-alone online resources for use alongside the print book. They include answers to the self-test questions and practical exercises from the book, and a glossary of all the Legal Skills is the essential text for students new to law, helping them make the transition from secondary education and equipping them with the skills they need to succeed from the beginning of their degree, through to final-year exams and dissertations. The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with embedded self-assessment activities, and multi-media content including a series of supportive videos and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks

New section on reflecting on skills, including personal development planning, doing a skills audit, transferable skills, and commercial awareness Guidance on practical exercises and questions from the book so you can test yourself on essay writing, problem solving, revision and exam skills and compare against example answers with commentary New 'skills beyond study' feature which helps students identify the transferability of legal skills keywords and terms used. There is also an extensive range of videos with guidance on topics from what to expect from lectures and tutorials, how to research for essays and structure problem questions, to examples of good and bad practice in mooting and negotiations. The first part covers 'Sources of Law' and includes information on finding and using legislation, ensuring an understanding of where the law comes from and how to use it.It is an ideal text for students new to law, helping them make the transition from secondary education and giving them the skills they need to succeed from the beginning of their degree, through final year exams and dissertations. It is an ideal text for students new to law, helping you make the transition from secondary education and giving the skills you need to succeed from the beginning of your degree, through exams and assessments and into your future career. Emily Finch is an experienced law lecturer who teaches Criminal Law, Cybercrime and Legal Systems at the University of Surrey. She has a particular interest in finding innovative ways to help students to develop the skills that they need to study law successfully. Her overarching research interest is in public perceptions of crime and criminality and the impact of technology on criminal activities, especially the criminogenic impact of the internet. She has a particular interest in jury decision-making and has conducted a number of empirical

The second part covers 'Academic Legal Skills' and provides advice on general study and writing skills. This part also includes a section on referencing and avoiding plagiarism amongst a number of other chapters designed to help students through the different stages of the law degree. Legal Skills is accompanied by an innovative Online Resource Centre offering a full range of resources including: Accompanied by comprehensive online resources which include an extensive range of videos, multiple choice questions, and answers to the self-test questions and practical exercises from the bookINTRODUCTION -- PART I: SOURCES OF LAW -- 1. Legislation -- 2. Finding legislation -- 3. Using legislation -- 4. Case law -- 5. Finding cases -- 6. Using cases -- 7. Books, journals and official publications -- 8. Finding books, journals and official publications -- PART II: ACADEMIC LEGAL SKILLS -- 9. Study skills -- 10. Writing skills -- 11. Legal reasoning and ethics -- 12. Referencing and avoiding plagiarism -- 13. Essay writing -- 14. Dissertations -- 15. Answering problem questions -- 16. Revision and examination skills -- PART III: PRACTICAL LEGAL SKILLS -- 17. Presentation skills -- 18. Mooting skills -- 19. Negotiation skills The first part covers 'Sources of Law' and includes information on finding and using legislation and case law, ensuring an understanding of where the law comes from and how to use it. It is an ideal text for students new to law, helping them make the transition from secondary education and giving them the skills they need to succeed from the beginning of their degree, through exams and assessments and into their future career.

This is an excellent book; it is written accessibly and has a really helpful mix of diagrams, figures and text. It is comprehensive in its coverage, but the level of detail is sufficient for students in later years to return to it as a useful reference." - Dr Ben Hudson, Lecturer in Law, University of Exeter New section on taking care of yourself during the assessment period and how to find support for mental health and accessibility studies that explore the factors that influence jury verdicts in rape, theft and fraud trials. Her current research focus in on dishonesty and the ability of the criminal law to penalise those who cause emotional harm to others.The third and final part is dedicated to 'Practical Legal Skills' that students are likely to require for their course and beyond, covering skills such as mooting, presentations, and negotiation. The second part covers 'Academic Legal Skills' and provides advice on general study and writing skills. This part also includes a section on referencing and avoiding plagiarism amongst a number of other chapters designed to help you through the different stages of your law degree. The best-selling legal skills textbook in the market, Legal Skills is the essential guide for law students, encompassing all the academic and practical skills in one manageable volume. The second part covers 'Academic Legal Skills' and provides advice on study, writing, and exam skills, alongside topics such as legal reasoning and referencing.