The Devil has a form and its name is OSCOLA
So you’re doing your first essay – or any Law school essay, for that matter, and now it’s time to reference. (Top Tip: Reference, as you go, never leave it till the end. I know people who have left it, and it made their life hell.) Nonetheless, gone are the days of nice and easy […]
O Ratio, Ratio! Wherefore art thou Ratio?
Okay so technically this title makes no sense at all – wherefore, unfortunately, does not mean where. It means why – but I came up with this title before I googled the meaning of wherefore and loved it too much not to use it. So I’m going ahead with it, even if it makes little […]
The Art of Essay Writing
Writing legal essays is not easy. Each module will require a slightly different plethora skills and for the essay to be written and structured in a specific way. Nonetheless, the more essays you write the better you’ll get, until you’re consistently working at 70% or above. Nonetheless, you don’t need to sit around and wait […]
How I keep organised, revisited
Almost a year ago, I wrote a post about my complex system of organisation and how I manage my time. Well, almost a year later, the system is no longer overly complex, as it’s been stripped down to the bare necessities, so I wanted to revisit it. Digital calendar The first thing I […]
Lei, You’ve Taught Me A Lot
My time at Leicester has genuinely been the best of my life so far. As cringey as that sounds, it’s true. So, here is a lengthy account of some of the greatest things I’ve learned from my time at Leicester: 1. Follow your gut. It’s usually right. Something I’ve come to […]
Learn from me and don’t take the easy way out
As many of my friends are aware, I ‘have a degree in Music’ from the Canadian university I attended before coming to Leicester. We’ll get to that. In law, we get the rare treat of being able to selectively revise for our exams. Naturally, it’s not recommended, but it’s the most strategic way […]
You’re you, not them
One thing I advocate a lot is the fact that we should not compare ourselves to others. This is a particularly pertinent issue during exam time when everyone is working towards the same deadlines. If there’s anything I’ve learned it’s that every person is different. Me, personally? I hate working during the day. […]
Being mindful in how we use language
So, today’s blog post is simultaneously a PSA and a personal vendetta against people who don’t use Oxford commas… Just kidding! This week, I wanted to write about our use of language. I never truly understood just how much of an impact words can have, written or spoken, until I started studying law. I suddenly found […]
Sunshine, Rainbows and Everything Wonderful
University is stressful – especially at this time of year with assessed essays and exams looming. What annoys me to no end is everyone moaning, comparing knowledge for no reason other than to make themselves feel better – leaving others feeling worse, and people sharing an endless supply of dismal posts about not doing […]
Challenge accepted!
Back in November, I wrote a blog post about being overwhelmed by uni. Well, guess what? It’s that time of year again! It’s nearing the end of term, and not only are deadlines being thrown at you, but big events are happening: namely, the Law Review Launch Event and mooting finals. On top of that, revision […]
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