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Product DescriptionSurviving Law School gives practical, experience-based advice to students studying or considering studying law. specifically in Australia. It offers insight into the unique elements of law school culture, letting students know what to expect and whit is expected of them, giving realistic advice and tips to get the most from their studies. It is the comprehensive and essential guide to survive and thrive at law school. This new edition provides all of the practical information and advice you need to: ·understand how law school works and make it work for you ·juggle studies, involvement in the school and commitments outside the university ·reduce the stress you may fell studying in this challenging and competitive field ·communicate effectively with your lecturers and other law school staff ·start researching the law and get the most out of Internet research ·feel confident writing essays and answers to legal problems·reference using the Australian Guide to Legal Citation ·understand the rules regarding plagiarism ·improve your exam technique ·avoid common problems and know where to go if you need advice ·increase your marksAbout the AuthorMichael Brogan is a Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Western Sydny, Australia. He is the recipient of an Excellence in Individual Teaching Award from the UWS College of Law and Business. David Spencer is a Senior Lecturer in Law at Macquarie University. IN 2006, he was awarded a Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning from the Carrick Institute for Learning and Teaching in Higher Education.