Becoming a Lawyer: Success at Law School provides practical, experience-based advice for students beginning their law studies. It offers insight into the unique elements of law school culture, letting students know what to expect and what is expected of them, giving realistic advice and tips to get the most from their studies. Now in its third edition, Becoming a Lawyer is the essential guide to surviving and thriving at law school.

NEW TO THIS EDITION

• Fully updated to reflect changing technology, including assessment in Second Life, remote access, blended learning and flexible delivery
• A greater focus on graduate attributes and, learning outcomes and their impact on students
• Expanded information and tips on legal problem solving
• Updated and expanded material on legal ethics and communication skills

Michael Brogan: Senior Lecturer, School of Law, University of Western Sydney

David Spencer: Professor and Academic Director, Australian Catholic University

Read a sample chapter from Becoming a Lawyer: Success at Law School.

Chapter 1: Why am I Studying Law?