Learn How to
Get a First in Law
PROVEN STRATEGY TO ACHIEVE TOP GRADES
Adopt a strategy that is designed to help you consistently achieve Firsts. It has been tried and tested across top UK universities, including LSE and Oxford.
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDANCE
The strategy is broken down into actionable steps, guiding you through every part of the process. You are covered from the moment you get your reading list to when exam season rolls around.
REAL FIRST-CLASS ESSAY EXAMPLES
You no longer have to guess what it takes to write a first-class essay. Gain valuable insight with five full-length essays and crucial elements highlighted.
INSIDER TIPS THAT YOUR LAW PROFESSORS DO NOT TELL YOU
Getting a First is not about reading every page of the textbook or memorising every case. Discover the insider tips, including which parts of the reading list deserve your attention, how to demonstrate “critical thinking” through your writing, and how to master exam technique.
“STUDY SMART, NOT HARD”
Save time by avoiding the most common mistakes. Learn to study smart and how to focus your time on high-yield content. You can free up time to apply for jobs, enjoy university life, or do whatever your heart desires.
From a 2:2 to Oxford
I entered law school as a straight-A student, but I finished my first year with a 2:2. Throughout the year, my grades were a mixed bag. Some essays would come back as a 2:1, and others as a First. I had no idea how to consistently replicate my success. I tried spending more time in the library and drank way too many cups of coffee. And then, I found myself face to face with a 2:2. I was the closest I had ever been to failing.
Determined to become a first class student, I set out to solve two problems:
- How to replicate success and start achieving Firsts in every assignment; and
- How to align effort and reward so that I could make my studying more efficient.
I transformed my study strategy and graduated with a First in Law from the London School of Economics (LSE). I went on to study at Oxford University where I achieved a Distinction using the same strategy.
Since then, I have tutored other law students and discovered that I was not alone in my experience. Law professors chuck you in the deep end, expecting you to automatically know how to extract key information from cases for example. There is no transparency on how to develop such basic legal skills, let alone how to do well in exams. It is as if breaking through the first class ceiling is a hidden secret.
And so, I created this study guide so that you can have a much smoother journey to a First Class Degree. It is filled with practical advice on every stage of your studying journey, from the moment you receive your reading list to when exam season rolls around. It uncovers all the tips and tricks that law school does not tell you.
How to Become a First Class Law Student is the study guide I wish I had in law school. It is the strategy that led me to Oxford, helped my students’ secure Firsts, and can now guide you on your journey too!
