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    How To Study Law

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    The document provides tips for how to effectively study law in South Africa, including understanding the legal system, planning study time, using different study methods like summaries and study groups, taking breaks, reading textbooks with comprehension using techniques like previewing and applying concepts, and utilizing library resources. Some pros and cons of study groups are discussed, noting they can provide different perspectives but may lack efficiency compared to individual study. Overall, the document stresses finding an effective personalized study approach and making use of available resources.

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    The document provides tips for how to effectively study law in South Africa, including understanding the legal system, planning study time, using different study methods like summaries and study groups, taking breaks, reading textbooks with comprehension using techniques like previewing and applying concepts, and utilizing library resources. Some pros and cons of study groups are discussed, noting they can provide different perspectives but may lack efficiency compared to individual study. Overall, the document stresses finding an effective personalized study approach and making use of available resources.

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    HOW TO

    STUDY LAW
    IN SOUTH
    AFRICA
    LABOUR PRACTICE 1
    South African legal
    System
    • You should understand how
    your specific legal system
    works.
    • Classification of Law
    • Sources of Law
    • Application of Law
    • Enforcement of the Law
    Plan and organise
    • Check VUTela every day.
    • Prepare for class
    • Revise regularly
    • Keep track of all your
    assignments, tests and other
    deadlines.
    • Set aside specific times each day
    or week to study
    • Break up your studying into
    manageable chunks.
    Study effectively
    • Find a study method that works for you:
    • studying in short bursts,
    • listening to audio recordings of your
    lectures,
    • Summarising,
    • Mind maps,
    • Study groups etc.

    While it is important to remember the


    details of cases and legal doctrines, it is
    also essential to understand and apply
    these concepts to different situations.
    Take a break
    • Get enough sleep, eat healthy
    meals, and exercise regularly.
    • Find activities that help you
    to de-stress:
    • spending time with friends and
    family,
    • listening to music, or
    • reading for pleasure.
    Reading with
    comprehension
    • Reading your textbooks can
    be challenging.
    • Legal language can be dense
    and difficult to decipher.
    • Understanding the reasoning
    behind legal decisions is an
    essential skill.
    • Application of theoretical
    concepts is required.
    Tips for reading with comprehension
    Review and
    Preview Purpose Active reading Apply
    summarize
    Preview the text Set a purpose Read actively Review and Apply what you
    before reading: for reading: and critically: summarize learned:
    • Look at the title, • Ask yourself what • Pay attention to what you read: • Think about how
    headings, images, you want to learn the main ideas, • After reading, try you can use the
    captions, and from the text. supporting to recall the main information or
    summary to get • How it relates to details, and points and key skills you gained
    an idea of what your prior arguments of the facts of the text. from reading the
    the text is about. knowledge or author. • Write a brief text in your own
    interests. • Ask questions, summary or life or work.
    make outline of the text • Share your
    connections, and in your own insights with
    evaluate the words. others or look for
    credibility and more sources to
    relevance of the expand your
    information. knowledge.
    How to study: Study group

    Pros Cons
    • You will benefit from hearing different • There will be times when you don't agree with
    perspectives. everyone in your law study group.
    • Everyone has their own way of looking at things, • Healthy debates can help you understand
    which is especially true regarding legal concepts. different perspectives on legal concepts.
    • When you hear different perspectives on cases • You might feel like you're not contributing
    and concepts, you can better understand the enough.
    material.
    • It's normal to feel like you're not contributing as
    • You will get used to discussing cases and much as everyone else in the group, especially
    concepts under pressure and receive feedback when starting.
    on your exam-taking skills from your peers. • Lack of Efficiency:
    • Learn New Study Habits/Skills • When there are exams on the horizon, efficiency
    • There are always ways to enhance your studying should be the priority.
    methods/techniques in your study skills. • Studying alone will give you time and space to do
    your personalized studying.
    • The library is a great resource.
    • You will find a wealth of legal
    research materials to help you
    better understand the law.
    • They provide assistance and
    guidance if you need help
    finding something specific.

    Library
    There are many different ways to approach
    your studies, and it is important to find what
    works best for you.

    Good luck with your studies!

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