Brendan Greene – författare

This is the first of two volumes for students preparing for the Professional Diploma in Law examination, covering the syllabus for Year One. It is clearly written, with each subject broken down into manageable sections with diagrams, where appropriate, to illustrate complex matters. It contains sample questions which follow the Institute's examination style, together with guidance on how they should be tackled in an exam situation. The authors have included a degree of social context, engaging the reader by referring to cases not found in other texts of this level, especially in the coverage of topics such as delegated legislation and law reform.

This is the second of two volumes written for students preparing for the Professional Diploma in Law examination , covering the four subjects included in the syllabus for Year Two: contract and consumer law, employment law, family law, wills, probate and succession. Each topic area is broken down into numbered sub topics and cross referenced where appropriate, including reference to the Professional Diploma in Law Level 3. The book also contains sample questions and guidance on how to answer them. In addition to satisfying the requirements for the Institute's syllabus, this book will help the student understand how the law works in practice. Frequent references are made to significant cases, which are fully explained. The book also contains examples of statutes and law reports to enable the student to gain familiarity with the primary sources of law. The book has been updated to include all the latest case law and statutes.

This book gives the reader a flavour of the main issues arising in medical law, including the problems of consent to treatment, medical negligence, abortion and whether euthanasia should be legalized.

Course Notes is designed to help you succeed in your law examinations and assessments. Each guide supports revision of an undergraduate and conversion GDL/CPE law degree module by demonstrating good practice in creating and maintaining ideal notes. Course Notes will support you in actively and effectively learning the material by guiding you through the demands of compiling the information you need.• Written by expert lecturers who understand your needs with examination requirements in mind• Covers key cases, legislation and principles clearly and concisely so you can recall information confidently• Contains easy to use diagrams, definition boxes and work points to help you understand difficult concepts• Provides self test opportunities throughout for you to check your understanding• Illustrates how to compile the ideal set of revision notes • Covers the essential modules of study for undergraduate llb and conversion-to-law GDL/CPE courses • Additional online revision guidance such as sample essay plans, interactive quizzes and a glossary of legal terms at www.unlockingthelaw.co.uk

The Optimize series is designed to show you how to apply your knowledge in assessment. These concise revision guides cover the most commonly taught topics, and provide you with the tools to: Understand the law and remember the details using diagrams and tables throughout to demonstrate how the law fits together Contextualise your knowledge identifying and explaining how to apply legal principles for important cases providing cross-references and further reading to help you aim higher in essays and exams Avoid common misunderstandings and errors identifying common pitfalls students encounter in class and in assessment Reflect critically on the law identifying contentious areas that are up for debate and on which you will need to form an opinion Apply what you have learned in assessment presenting learning objectives that reflect typical assessment criteria providing sample essay and exam questions, supported by end-of chapter feedback The series is also supported by comprehensive online resources that allow you to track your progress during the run-up to exams.

The Optimize series is designed to show you how to apply your knowledge in assessment. These concise revision guides cover the most commonly taught topics, and provide you with the tools to: Understand the law and remember the details using diagrams and tables throughout to demonstrate how the law fits togetherContextualise your knowledge identifying and explaining how to apply legal principles for important cases providing cross-references and further reading to help you aim higher in essays and examsAvoid common misunderstandings and errors identifying common pitfalls students encounter in class and in assessment Reflect critically on the law identifying contentious areas that are up for debate and on which you will need to form an opinionApply what you have learned in assessment presenting learning objectives that reflect typical assessment criteria providing sample essay and exam questions, supported by end-of chapter feedback The series is also supported by comprehensive online resources that allow you to track your progress during the run-up to exams.

Course Notes is designed to help you succeed in your law examinations and assessments. Each guide supports revision of an undergraduate and conversion GDL/CPE law degree module by demonstrating good practice in creating and maintaining ideal notes. Course Notes will support you in actively and effectively learning the material by guiding you through the demands of compiling the information you need.• Written by expert lecturers who understand your needs with examination requirements in mind• Covers key cases, legislation and principles clearly and concisely so you can recall information confidently• Contains easy to use diagrams, definition boxes and work points to help you understand difficult concepts• Provides self test opportunities throughout for you to check your understanding• Illustrates how to compile the ideal set of revision notes • Covers the essential modules of study for undergraduate llb and conversion-to-law GDL/CPE courses • Additional online revision guidance such as sample essay plans, interactive quizzes and a glossary of legal terms at www.unlockingthelaw.co.uk