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This document is my exam script for the Criminal Law paper on the GDL at The University of Law, which gained a mark of 85% (High Distinction). I found that the main barrier to doing well in GDL exams was not knowing how to write in the exams, so I hope this helps :) Each exam was three hours long, made up of three 1 hr questions. This script consists of the three questions I answered (from a choice of six), and my full answers. This exam was taken online. Please note that one single mar...

These notes cover key legal terminology, the English legal system, the court system, legal problem solving, statutory interpretation, and the doctrine of precedent as taught on the English Legal System/Foundations of Law module of postgraduate law conversion courses (the GDL/PGDL). Using these notes, I gained a Distinction (74%) in the GDL at the University of Law and 95% in this module. Some sections are coded according to this key: GREEN - cases BLUE - legislation C - claimant D -...

These notes cover EU institutions and the enforcement of EU rights as taught on the EU Law module of postgraduate law conversion courses (the GDL/PGDL). They can also cover topics on introductory EU Law papers taught on UK undergraduate Law degrees (LLBs). As well as notes, this document includes exam plans in the form of flowcharts for some of the topics covered. Using these notes, I gained a Distinction (74%) in the GDL at the University of Law. NOTE: these notes were written in Oct 2...

These notes cover free movement of goods and people, and the provision of services in the EU as taught on the EU Law module of postgraduate law conversion courses (the GDL/PGDL). They can also cover topics on introductory EU Law papers taught on UK undergraduate Law degrees (LLBs). As well as notes, this document includes exam plans in the form of flowcharts for some of the topics covered. Using these notes, I gained a Distinction (74%) in the GDL at the University of Law. NOTE: these n...

These notes cover EU competition law as taught on the EU Law module of postgraduate law conversion courses (the GDL/PGDL). They can also cover topics on introductory EU Law papers taught on UK undergraduate Law degrees (LLBs). As well as notes, this document includes exam plans in the form of flowcharts for some of the topics covered. Using these notes, I gained a Distinction (74%) in the GDL at the University of Law. NOTE: these notes were written in Oct 2021. In light of Brexit develo...

These notes cover human rights and freedoms as taught on the Public Law module of postgraduate law conversion courses (the GDL/PGDL). They can also cover topics on introductory public, administrative, and constitutional law papers taught on UK undergraduate Law degrees (LLBs). Using these notes, I gained a Distinction (74%) in the GDL at the University of Law. Some sections are coded according to this key: YELLOW - the order of the steps to take during exam questions, AND additional gui...

These notes cover the rule of law and the separation of powers as taught on the Public Law module of postgraduate law conversion courses (the GDL/PGDL). They can also cover topics on introductory public, administrative, and constitutional law papers taught on UK undergraduate Law degrees (LLBs). Using these notes, I gained a Distinction (74%) in the GDL at the University of Law. Some sections are coded according to this key: YELLOW - the order of the steps to take during exam questions,...

These notes cover administrative law/judicial review as taught on the Public Law module of postgraduate law conversion courses (the GDL/PGDL). They can also cover topics on introductory public, administrative, and constitutional law papers taught on UK undergraduate Law degrees (LLBs). Using these notes, I gained a Distinction (74%) in the GDL at the University of Law. Some sections are coded according to this key: YELLOW - the order of the steps to take during exam questions, AND addit...

These notes cover parliamentary supremacy as taught on the Public Law module of postgraduate law conversion courses (the GDL/PGDL). They can also cover topics on introductory public, administrative, and constitutional law papers taught on UK undergraduate Law degrees (LLBs). Using these notes, I gained a Distinction (74%) in the GDL at the University of Law. Some sections are coded according to this key: YELLOW - the order of the steps to take during exam questions, AND additional guida...

These notes cover the UK constitution as taught on postgraduate law conversion courses (the GDL and the PGDL). They can also cover topics on introductory public, administrative, and constitutional law papers taught on UK undergraduate Law degrees (LLBs). Using these notes, I gained a Distinction (74%) in the GDL at the University of Law. Some sections are coded according to this key: YELLOW - the order of the steps to take during exam questions, AND additional guidance in italics ORANG...