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🧠Wilson’s Weekly Wisdom

There is no substitute for seeing the law in action.

Recently, one of my colleagues who has worked in the litigation for a few years, told me they had never actually been to Court. A couple of weeks ago, they attended for the first time and came back saying just how much they had learnt from simply seeing it all happen in practice. It’s true, having that practical exposure is really valuable. 

You can read about Court procedure and understand how a hearing should work. But actually sitting in a Courtroom and watching the Judge, barristers and solicitors put it all into practice gives you a completely different understanding.

The same applies at university. Textbooks give you the foundations, but wherever you can, look for opportunities to see the law rather than just read about it. Attend a public hearing, undertake work experience or take part in a mooting competition.