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Birkbeck Law School academic skills workshop: Reading cases and statutes for beginners

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Venue: Online

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This workshop is for Birkbeck law students or Birkbeck students enrolled on a law module. Book your place in My Birkbeck / Events and Workshops (not sure how to do that? Watch this short video guide!). If you use the link above to book, please use your Birkbeck student email address to sign up - thanks!

  • Do you find reading cases and statutes somewhat overwhelming?
  • Are you unsure of where to start when reading cases and statutes?
  • Do you struggle with understanding the different elements of a case or statute?

If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then you may find this workshop useful. In this beginner's level workshop, we’ll consider why reading cases and statutes (as opposed to solely casebooks or textbook summaries) is important. We’ll learn about how to read a case or statute, by considering its different elements and the importance of taking an active approach. You’ll go away with useful tips for your reading of cases and statutes. 

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