The Completion of LL.B (Hons) from University of London

Dear Blogger, I'm back, again!
In this post, I'm going to mark an important milestone that I've achieved recently, the completion of Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from University of London. I've obtained Second Upper for my degree. It's not a proud achievement but I'm happy with my results. The reason that I'm writing this post is not to show-off BUT to share some techniques that I've used while pursuing a law degree as a part-time student because I am a full-time working person. :)

First, attend lectures/tutorial classes as much as you can.
I understand the fact that, as a working person, we are already busy with our works. What's even more, doing a law degree which will definitely require you to sit down and keep reading and memorising cases with facts (specifically, the year of the cases). Hence, by attending lectures, it will ease your burden in trying to identify the theories or reasoning from cases to cases. Also, participate in tutorial classes will surely help you in answering exam questions, such as, the flows, focuses, issues and etc of questions.

Second, squeeze some times out of your schedule to do assignments/practices.
Trust me, you need to do some practices in order to maintain the flows and the speeds in answering exam questions. For UOL, we need to complete four questions in three hours. As a past student, allow me to tell you that... three hours are never enough! Therefore, you need to try or make attempt in doing past year questions/assignments from your lecturers in order to keep your speeds and a sharp mind during the time when you are sitting for exams. Remember, practice makes perfect.

Third, pre-exam updates from university via student portal.
I usually have the habit of checking VLE (a student portal) frequently before the actual day of exams. This is for updating my notes. Also, note out the relevant updated cases in your answers will definitely help you to score a better mark.

Forth, memorise cases (years).
No matter what's the amount of cases that you have to memorise for your subjects, trust me, once you have dedicated to memorise it, YOU CAN DO IT. Dedication, perseverance and passion are the recipes in completing the degrees. These three elements are very subjective and you have figure it out by yourselves because everyone has different ways in doing notes/diluting readings into digestible information.

Lastly, motivation.
Keep yourself motivated! :) You can do it! :D

Before ending my post, I'll write some outcomes that I've gotten when completing the law degree.
Well, studying law is an intense field of study as it requires you to read more, be organised with your time management and work hard. I do researches through analysis of case studies (to support my views during the exams) and it trains my critical analysis while answering questions (because you have to be fast and accurate). Of course, at some point during my degrees, I questioned myself whether is doing law my choice. Nonetheless, the things that keep me moving are passion and motivation.

If at all that you are considering to do law, always remember the initial purpose of your choice, to keep you moving. Good luck to you and all the best! ^.^v