All articles

Section

Skills

The skills the work actually asks for, from legal writing and research to commercial awareness and handling clients. The things that matter once you are in the room, broken down so you can build them.

29 articles

A Guide to Mooting Judges

TSLThe Student Lawyer · 10 min

Mooting – A Ten Step Guide

TSLThe Student Lawyer · 16 min

Mooting – Scripting

TSLThe Student Lawyer · 8 min

Guide to Mooting: Skeleton Arguments

TSLThe Student Lawyer · 8 min

Mooting: A Beginner's Guide

TSLThe Student Lawyer · 17 min

How to Prepare for a Partly Open Book Exam

TSLRaluca Rosu · 4 min

Building Experience for a Strong Law Personal Statement

KUKushni Ula · 5 min

Preparing for Open‑Book Exams: Structure, Strategy and Calm

MTMakki Tahir · 4 min

Developing Critical Thinking Skills for Watson Glaser and Other Legal Assessments

TSLAleksandra Nowicka · 8 min

Rethinking the Penalty Doctrine: Inequality, Freedom of Contract and the Case for Unconscionability

TSLMarcus Ho · 8 min

How To Research Law Firms

MLMeagan Leightley · 4 min

7 Key Skills for Aspiring Lawyers

IFImaan Fatima · 4 min

Studying Effectively for Exams

IFImaan Fatima · 4 min

Ten Ways to Stay Calm During Assignment Season

LMLeah Minett · 8 min

How Law Students Can Strengthen Their Presentation Skills

TSLThe Student Lawyer · 5 min

Interview with Zaina Liaqat: Building Advocacy Skills, Securing Mini‑Pupillages and Preparing for the Bar

TSLHana Ingram · 7 min

How to Revise Law Effectively: Structure, Strategy and Smarter Study Habits

JTJames Tonge · 4 min

The Skills Carers Bring To Work: Why Employers Should Value Unpaid Caring Experience

NRNisha Rikhi · 4 min

How Law Students Can Master Their Reading Load

SMSammar Masood · 5 min

Examining the legal challenges around selective distribution of fashion and cosmetic goods in the European Union Market

RNReva Naidu · 7 min

Mooting – Performance Tips

TSLThe Student Lawyer · 7 min

A Guide To Forming a Strong Argument for Law Essays

TSLThe Student Lawyer · 7 min

How to Write a Law Research Essay: Planning and Structuring

TSLThe Student Lawyer · 5 min

Ace Your Case: Mastering the In-Person Law Examination

TSLThe Student Lawyer · 6 min

How To Tackle Critical Analysis in Law Problem Questions

TSLThe Student Lawyer · 5 min

Mastering Legal Research as a Law Student

TSLThe Student Lawyer · 7 min

The Write Stuff: How Essay Competitions Can Elevate Your Legal Career

TSLThe Student Lawyer · 5 min

Must-Have Digital Skills for the Modern Law Student

TSLThe Student Lawyer · 6 min

Speed Reading for Legal Minds: Work Smarter, Not Harder!

TSLThe Student Lawyer · 6 min