Law





Stare decisis: to stand by the decided
The doctrine of judicial precedent involves an application of the principle of stare decisis ie, to stand by the decided. In practice, this means that inferior courts are bound to apply the legal principles set down by superior courts in earlier cases.





Lawyer is anyone who could give legal advice. So, this term englobes Solicitors, Barristers, and legal executives. Solicitor is a lawyer who gives legal advice and represent the clients in the courts. Barrister is a lawyer who is specialized in representing clients in the Courts.




(1.1) How to study As Law efficiently ?
Marking scheme for answer ?
Textbook: 17 Chapters, English Legal System, Jacqueline Martin

Tip 1: Understanding the exam format (so that aware of where to focus)
As format paper 1: 
  • May / June session
  • 6 questions : 30 minutes / question
  • (choose 3 out of 6) 
  • (1.5 hours) 
  • (involve 2 criteria: 
  • component #1: the content you have studied
  • component #2: evaluate and give your opinion on the topic

As format paper 2: 
  • October / November session
  • Two (2) questions 
  • ( choose 1 out of 2) 
  • (1.5 hours) 
  • (4 parts: A, B, C & D) 
  • Part A: 10 marks (20 minutes): accurate & thorough answer
  • Part B: 10 marks (20 minutes)
  • Part C: 10 marks (20 minutes)
  • Part D: 20 marks (30 minutes)
  • 100 questions listed down, not necessary 100 essays

Tip 2: Past papers list
  • Compile past 3 years papers (2020, 2019, 2018)
  • After read through (skimming), compile the list, you need to know roughly each chapter the content is about

Tip 3: Do extra research
  • confused, interest in
  • forming better opinion

Tip 4: Mind maps
  • Overview of the topics with heading
  • Help you to write the flow of essay

Tip 5: Preparing essays
  • Refer to the marking scheme website: PapaCambridge
  • PapaCambridge: Questions + Marking scheme
  • Write answer & ask lecturer to check, edit according
  • 40 essay prediction
  • Reminder: length of the essay should be within limited time 
  • 800 words per essay



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1. Nature and classification of law

 • Comparison of law, rules and morals. 
 • The main classifications of law in England and Wales: criminal/civil law; public/private and public international/private international law. Rules of law within these classifications.

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