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View Article  Citizenship Studies Lecturer ~ Mr Scott ...


Mr Nathan Scott B.A (Hons) ~ Lecturer and coordinator for Citizenship Studies.
Laws Lecturers should be addressed by their surname.

Dr Peter Jepson is the Head of The Department of Laws (Subject Leader for Law, Politics, and Citizenship Studies).
In the event of Dr Jepson being absent, Mrs Lindley can be expected to assume his responsibilities within the Department of Laws.

View Article  Wednesday 10th December 2008 - Human Rights Day
All Law, Citizenship Studies, and AS Politics, classes held on Wednesday 10th December will have a short film to help celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Prepare for this day by researching what the UDHR is all about. Students will be invited, on the day, to make a small financial contribution to the work of 'Amnesty International'.   more »
View Article  Do NOT forget your half term homework ...


Half-term homework is compulsory and needs to be handed in at the first lesson after half-term.
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View Article  A2 US Politics ~ have a go at these questions
There are some great questions (Podcast style) related to US Politics and the actions of former Presidents. This provides a great and easy way to understand US Politics. Visit http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/presidents/2008/index.html#q08    more »
View Article  Textbooks that you need for the start of term ...

Details of Law, Politics, and/or Citizenship, textbooks needed for the start of term ...   more »
View Article  Learning to learn ~ eating breakfast makes you receptive to learning ...
"Breakfast keeps me slimand is food for my brain."

Laws students need to become analytical independent learners.  The methods of learning you used for GCSE's need to change Over the first year of study we will introduce you to some of the skills needed to succeed academically.   more »
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View Article  Before you do a "Soft option" A-Level ...


Your choice of AS and A Level subjects can have a significant impact on the course options available to you at University. It has even been reported (see attached) that students should ditch 'soft option' A-Levels.

While Law, and Politics, are challenging and testing academic subjects - the articles suggest the following subjects are amongst those listed as "less ideal", or "soft option" sixth form subjects.    more »
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View Article  Congratulations on your exam successes ...


Congratulations to all Laws Students on their exam successes.
Throughout the whole Department of Laws (i.e. for AS/A2, Law, AS/A2 Politics, and AS Citizenship) we had only 3 students who did not obtain a subject pass grade (this is significantly better than the national average). We had a 100% pass rate in AS Citizenship and AS/A2 Politics. What is more, there were an excellent number of A and B grades (too many to list) in all subject areas - with the vast majority of students improving upon their Target Minimum Grade (many significantly). Indeed, students met the 'high grade targets' in also Laws subject areas, excepting A2 Politics.

You should be proud of your efforts. Well done, Dr Jepson, Mrs Lindley, Mr Bunce, and Mr Scott.

Any AS students who have passed but wish to improve their Law or Politics grades (by re-sitting a Unit) need to contact Dr Jepson asap. It is our policy that such students need to attend AS classes while continuing on the A2 Course.
View Article  'Laws e-Mentoring Scheme' for AS Laws Students



A 'Laws e-Mentoring Scheme' for AS students is in place ...
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View Article  Do I need a computer to use this LawsBlog?


You do NOT need a computer to make use of this LawsBlog and find Laws lesson materials. What you need is access to a computer that has an internet connection.   more »
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The Roll of Excellence ...

The 'Roll of Excellence' lists Laws students who have "excelled in effort" over the last month or so. If you have excellent attendance, have submitted all of your Laws Homework on time and to an excellent standard, and/or have shown excellent effort/progress in your work, you may be placed on the Roll of Excellence by your Laws Lecturer/Teacher ...   more »
View Article  Working with the UK Supreme Court ...
Laws students have been invited to collaborate with staff from the UK Supreme Court in connection with the Begum case of R (SB) v Governors of Denbigh High School [2006] UKHL 15.   more »
View Article  Laws Research - just two hours a week ...


Laws Research is a fun and easy subject to take. Firstly, it is just two hours a week and involves research of your choice. What is especially valuable is that Universities love students who undertake research. This is an easy way to impress a University. See Dr Jepson for details of this SROCN course.
View Article  The UN is celebrating the new Disability Treaty ...


See this news story about the United Nations celebrating the new Disability Treaty

I have had an email from Debbie King thanking you all for the support you have given over the Disability Campaign.   more »
View Article  Overcome exam nerves ...
View Article  Reading advice for Laws students ...


Laws students are advised to read 'A-Level Law Review' and/or 'A-Level Politics Review'. Both these journals are in the Library and have useful articles within - elements of which frequently appear on examination papers. The journals also contain useful examination tips.
View Article  A Citizen's rights and responsibilities ...
For some ideas of a Citizen's 'Rights and Responsibilities' ~  See government 'Rights & Responsibilities' website
View Article  Starting Homework and Read & PrĂ©cis Early
Students should start their homework earlier if they are to have a chance of achieving a high grade in their ...   more »
View Article  Read & Precis Notes WILL Be Checked!
This is a warning to all Laws students...

You must come to lessons prepared, which means having ...   more »
View Article  Bibliographies

When completing essays, laws' students are reminded that they need to include an ILP assessment sheet and a bibliography of any references used.

Bibliographies have a specific format. They start with the author's surname and their initial. Then is the name of the book is given in apostrophes. The publisher and date also need to be given The date needs to be given in brackets.

For example

Jepson P, 'Tackling Militant Racism', Dartmouth, (2003)

View Article  Strode's College ~ Department of Laws staff ...
 

Dr Peter Jepson (Head of the Department of Laws - i.e. Subject Leader for Law, Citizenship, and Government & Politics.) [Lecturer in A2 Criminal Law, Laws Research, and ILEX Paralegal.]

Mrs Anna Lindley - [Lecturer in AS Law, and ILEX Paralegal] Maternity Leave (2007)
Mr Duncan Bunce - [Lecturer in AS Law, and ILEX Paralegal]
Mr Nathan Scott - [Lecturer in AS Citizenship, AS UK Politics, and A2 US Politics]

Click on the Laws Teachers name to send an email - See Staff photos and timetables

Mrs Lindley can be expected to assume overall responsibility should Dr Jepson be absent.

View Article  A new right to post sixteen education
It seems that many people are not aware of this new right. See the attached article ...
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View Article  A simple and great way to revise ...
If you need to quickly revise a Laws topic a great way is to read & precis a shortlisted essay. Please visit the Essay Competition pages (you can also use previous years essays).
View Article  The key to success in the exams ...
The basics of academic success ...   more »
View Article  Arrive at lessons prepared ...
In the Department of Laws we operate a read and precis methodology. This requires ALL students to read & precis BEFORE their lesson. If a student(s) arrive at a lesson for a new subject area without their read & precis notes a teacher is generally unable to proceed with the Powerpoint presentation. Thus, in such circumstances,   more »
View Article  Make use of Sub-Headings in essays.
Whether you are writing a Law, a Citizenship, and/or a Politics, essay - you should plan a structured answer to the title/question. To emphasise your structure - use Sub-Headings in your essay. Examiners want ...    more »
View Article  Reading shortlisted essays is a great way to revise ...
Reading/precising a shortlisted essay is a great way to revise for Law, Politics, and Citizenship. See the Essay Competition web-page   more »
View Article  Differentiation - preparing for the exams
The purpose of the Blog is to emphasise that YOU - the student - should take advantage of differentiation opportunities in order to succeed in the examinations.   more »
View Article  Sentencing powers of Magistrates - six months maximum
There has been discussion concerning a change in the maximum sentencing powers of Magistrates. It remains - for the time being - at six months.   more »
View Article  The need for human rights - comments welcome ...
Like his predecessor Michael Howard, the current Conservative Leader David Cameron is talking about repealing the Human Rights Act of 1998. He complains that the Human Rights Act is giving too many rights to criminals.   more »