Intention and recklessness in criminal law: worked examples
Apply the mental element required by the particular offence.
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Resulting trusts and constructive trusts: a comparison for law students
Choose the correct trust analysis before calculating beneficial shares.
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Consideration and promissory estoppel: differences and worked examples
Identify the exchange, then consider whether estoppel affects enforcement.
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Offer or invitation to treat? Six worked contract-law examples
Use wording and context to identify when a statement is an offer.
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How to memorise law cases: a method with worked case cards
Make case notes you can remember and use in a fresh legal problem.
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Free SQE1 practice questions: 10 questions with explained answers
Test yourself with ten five-option questions, then review the reasoning.
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Christmas & New Year Delivery Dates for Printed Law Answered Guides 🎄📚
The festive season is nearly here, and we know lots of you are planning your Christmas break study schedule (or at least trying to!). So we wanted to give you...
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Law Answered student ambassador 2025-26 applications are open!
We’re looking for enthusiastic law students across England and Wales to join our Law Answered Student Ambassador Scheme for 2025–2026. This is your chance to represent our brand on campus...
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UPDATE ON 2025-26 EDITIONS
Updated guides are coming soon! We update our Core Guides every summer in time for the new academic year. We’ve had a few students get in touch already about when...
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Top tips to make your applications stand out
Any graduate job attracts huge numbers of applications, and this is absolutely true of law. The old adage about failing to prepare being preparing to fail is 100% true for...
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What does proximity mean in negligence? Secondary victims explained
Proximity means more than physical distance. Learn how it works in psychiatric injury claims and why the Supreme Court decision in Paul matters.
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How Do You Become a Lawyer? And What Type of Lawyer Should You Become?
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to figure out the best route to becoming a lawyer, you’re not alone. With so many pathways to a job in law, and so...
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Starting a law degree? Here’s what you need to know!
Are you about to start your law degree this autumn? Here are our top tips for making the most of your degree and university opportunities.
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WE ARE LOOKING FOR A TEAM OF LAW ANSWERED BRAND AMBASSADORS!
We are looking for a team of law student ambassadors for the 2024/25 academic year. If you want to expand your skills and develop your network, this is the role...
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How to improve your LLB marks using assessment feedback
Use your last marked answer to decide what to practise next.
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How to get legal work experience
We’ll be honest. This isn’t always easy. However, there are several different routes if you are willing to take the time and commit yourself to it.
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PAID LEGAL INTERNSHIP 2024 - HOW TO APPLY
We are looking for a motivated, conscientious qualified solicitor with excellent written, legal and communication skills and a love for helping students to join our small team of fun, ambitious...
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The Impact of AI on Law Firms - a 5 Minute Guide
There is no question about it… AI is changing the world. And lawyers are no exception to this.So what opportunities are there for different law firms? And how is generative...
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What LLB course options should you choose?
Has your uni already started asking you which subjects you want to study next year? We hope that you’re excited about what’s on offer!Different institutions inform you of your choices...
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How to be more productive with your time so you can do more than just study
Time management is a critical skill for law students - we all know that the coursework is extensive and the workload can be overwhelming, but it is also a key...
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Last-minute law revision: what to do in the final 48 hours
A realistic plan for the final two days, focused on useful work.
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Short study sessions for law revision: how to make them work
A focused routine for combining recall, application and feedback.
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Will networking help you get a Training Contract?
The route to becoming a solicitor or barrister in the UK is a lengthy and competitive process, and we all know that competition for pupillages and TCs is not going...
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Do lawyers need maths? Skills and worked examples
Build confidence with calculations that can arise in legal study.
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Why You Need to Love Language and Words to Succeed as a Lawyer
When it comes to figuring out whether a career in law is right for you, many people don’t realise just how important a love of language and words are to...
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How to get more done as a law student
Do you have that friend who seems to fit in twice as much stuff as everyone else? Somehow, they can get amazing marks for their work (even though they spend...
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Key Holiday Dates 2023 & 2024
Our printers take a well-deserved break over the holidays. This means that if you would like to receive a physical copy of your guide before the new year you must...
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✨ BLACK FRIDAY IS HERE ✨
Black Friday is here! Get 10% Off on all our Law Revision Study Guides! ✨Your discount will be automatically applied at the checkout for you. PLUS…We'll also be choosing two...
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Law revision techniques: retrieval practice, spacing and application
Move from remembering a rule to applying it under assessment conditions.
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We are looking for our next team of Student Advisors!
We have an experienced editorial team at Law Answered, but we’re always looking for bright students to give us feedback to improve our products. We want our guides to be...
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5 mistakes you are making in your law exams - and how to fix them
As an law student, the pressure of exams can be overwhelming. However, being aware of the common mistakes law students make during exams and what you can do to avoid...
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5 effective study techniques for acing your law exams this summer
Let’s be real - law exams can be REALLY challenging. But with the right techniques, you can smash your exams… and maybe even actually enjoy the process of learning!In this...
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New LPC Electives Available!
We are excited to announce that the following guides have been updated and new editions are available! Debt Finance Corporate Transactions - Private Acquisitions Commercial Law & Intellectual Property Advanced...
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We're hiring! Are you our next Legal Writer?
We are looking for a motivated, conscientious individual with excellent written, legal and communication skills and a love for helping students to join our team as a Legal Writer.
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KEY DATES FOR THE HOLIDAYS
As the holidays approach, we wanted to share our key dates with you, to help with your planning.
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Do you need a law degree to become a lawyer?
The million dollar question… Do you need a law degree to become a lawyer?The short answer is no.The longer answer on the other hand….
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How to get legal work experience in 2022
“You’ve got to get some legal sector work experience, or you won’t get a job in law.”Everyone knows that, right?Well yes, normally some work experience is a very good idea...
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Law application tips
It’s a daunting but necessary task. Applying for legal jobs, vacation schemes, pupillages or traineeships takes a lot of time and sometimes a bit of trial and error. These tips...
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What “commercial awareness” really means for law students
Commercial awareness is keeping up with the business world along side the legal world. For instance when a client asks you for advice, you must assist your client how to...
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Effective firm research
So we all know that when you’re applying to firms, you must be able to carry out research about the firm, its clients and the work that they carry out....
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What’s the secret to getting a vacation scheme?
No surprises here: the first step in law is often research! If you’re looking for a vac scheme, start by researching firms that you think will be a good fit...
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Thinking about a law degree?
The first thing you will notice at university is that everyone will have had a slightly different journey in getting to day one, term one. Whilst many students come direct...
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How to choose the right Law Masters
Before making an application to study a law masters at postgraduate level, there are many things you need to take into consideration before making the application and also in order...
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Why more mentors are needed in the law
One of the best ways to succeed in law is to have a mentor – someone you can turn to for advice and guidance. Mentorship is rarely a formal scheme,...
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How to answer law problem questions: a worked example
A strong problem answer explains what the law means for the people in the question. Use this method to move from issue spotting to a supported conclusion.
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How to get commercially aware
So everyone goes on about commercial awareness all of the time. What does it mean and how to you get it? Here’s our simple guide to set you on the...
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Imposter syndrome - How to beat it
What is this Imposter Syndrome? If you don’t know, then with any luck it isn’t something that ever bothers you. Great! But you might still read on, if you understand...
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We Are Hiring - Marketing & Admin Assistant
We are looking for a motivated, creative individual with excellent written, design and communication skills and a love for marketing to join our team as an Marketing & Admin Assistant.