Study Skills Connie Healy
Structure Two semesters (12 weeks each) Course outlines and reading lists Lectures and tutorials End of year/ semester exams and or assignments (Moot court/ placements) External examiner
Exam papers (Library Website) Subject code Exams – generally a mix of problem questions and essay questions (F) IRAC formula : (Facts) Issues, Relevant law, Application and Conclusion. Be aware that some questions will be outdated by changes in the law Important to practise exam questions
Lectures – PowerPoint Presentations Interactive / encourage discussion / tangent Important to attend, listen and take notes
Self directed Important to make useful notes Easiest done when it is fresh in your mind Active learning – both in the class room / library Begin to think about how the law impacts everything we do
Summaries – of sections Outlines – comprehensive overview of a topic SQ3R Survey Question Read Recall Review Check everything – Do not assume!
Primary source of information is the Law itself Become familiar with the Oireachtas website/ courts.ie Important to read outside of your course Keep in touch with current affairs – follow the Irish Times on twitter
Supports Contact your course director or lecturer Law Librarians ( Hugo Kelly and Gabi Honan) Form study groups Academic Writing Services Student counselling ( confidential and free of charge)