Getting The Best Out Of Tutorials

Seminars are where you get to play a part in the comprehension process; this is not meant to be simply a lecture with a smaller group. At its best, the seminar is a great sounding board for ideas, with all participants taking a role and the tutor guiding.

The purpose:

• to explore the taught issue(s) in greater depth
• to clarify certain points and improve understanding by:
  • asking questions
  • exchanging opinions
• to engage in critical analysis and legal writing by dealing with the questions set in advance

How to gain the maximum benefit from your seminars:

A. Preparation

• Undertake the required preparation in advance.
• Identify any unclear issues that can be raised in the tutorial.
• Make suitable notes, without rewriting the content of the textbook.
• Note down useful structures of how to approach a topic.
• Focus on how the law should be applied.

B. Participation

Take part! Thanks to Jelle Vermeiren www.flickr.com

• Voice your thoughts!
• Contribute to the group discussions, by putting forward counter arguments.
• Prepare thoroughly to bolster your confidence.
• Benefit from the expertise of your tutor.

Thanks to Alex Antoniou, PhD Research Student at The City Law School for this contribution.