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AS and A Level: Law
For A level Law, each time you make a point and use a reference, ask yourself "why is this relevant?"
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977 AS and A Level Law essays
- Marked by Teachers essays 18
- Peer Reviewed essays 1
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Rules of Causation Case. Jess throws paint in Sams eyes. Sam had to go to hospital to have paint removed from his eyes. On the way home, just before his sight was fully recovered, he tripped on the kerb and fractured his skull.
5 star(s)This is a good answer. It briefly but accurately outlines each of the rules of causation and supports each rule with relevant case authority. Each rule is accurately applied to…
- Essay length: 664 words
- Submitted: 31/01/2012
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Marked by teacher:
Nick Price
22/03/2012
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Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is the name given to the process where parties in a dispute come to a compromise (or settle their dispute) without going to court.
5 star(s)Summary: an accurate outline of forms of ADR and discussion of their advantages and disadvantages; followed by an effective consideration of the Woolf reforms to civil courts.
Rating: *****…- Essay length: 1788 words
- Submitted: 18/12/2011
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Marked by teacher:
Nick Price
01/05/2013
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Barristor and Solicitor
4 star(s)An accurate outline of the qualifying routes for solicitors and barristers with some accurate detail included.
Rating ****…- Essay length: 896 words
- Submitted: 22/05/2010
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Marked by teacher:
Nick Price
18/03/2012
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Reviewed by:
danielle-dansmell
14/03/2012
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Describe both the qualifications required for juries and the procedure for selecting a jury.
4 star(s)Summary - an accurate account of the qualification and selection of juries. This should score well in an exam, when limited time would be available.
Rating: ****…- Essay length: 454 words
- Submitted: 14/04/2012
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Marked by teacher:
Nick Price
01/05/2013
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Is the current law on the non-fatal offences against the person satisfactory?
4 star(s)Summary: A good outline of some of the problems with the current law and including some comments on suggestions for reform.
Rating: ****…- Essay length: 1698 words
- Submitted: 20/09/2011
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Marked by teacher:
Nick Price
01/05/2013
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There are four main ways, for judges to interpret Parliamentary legislation; they can use the literal rule, golden rule, mischief rule, or the purposive approach.
4 star(s)A good answer, especially for the literal, golden and mischief rules, all of which are well illustrated with relevant cases. The purposive approach is somewhat briefer and does not have…
- Essay length: 962 words
- Submitted: 12/11/2010
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Marked by teacher:
Nick Price
22/03/2012
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Briefly outline the various sentencing options available to the courts for both over and under 21s.
4 star(s)Overall, this is an accurate and comprehensive outline of the different sentences available to the courts for both adult and young offenders. It fully addresses the question. Perhaps it should…
- Essay length: 1803 words
- Submitted: 20/11/2009
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Marked by teacher:
Nick Price
25/03/2012
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Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the mischief rule
3 star(s)Two valid advantage points made but only one valid point as a disadvantage. It is good to see that each valid point is supported by a case illustration.
Rating ***…- Essay length: 531 words
- Submitted: 31/01/2012
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Marked by teacher:
Nick Price
18/03/2012
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Bail. Under S.4 of the Bail Act 1976 there is a presumption that un convicted suspects will be given bail. This ties in with the fact that everyone is innocent until proven guilty
3 star(s)Summary: a basically accurate outline of when bail should be granted in criminal cases. There is some repetition and some comments need further development.
Rating: ***…- Essay length: 1034 words
- Submitted: 08/01/2012
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Marked by teacher:
Nick Price
01/05/2013
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Briefly explain what is meant by the doctrine of judicial precedent.
3 star(s)This is a generally accurate answer, which at times contains some case authority and examples in support of the basic description. It is important to just answer the set question…
- Essay length: 857 words
- Submitted: 11/08/2011
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Marked by teacher:
Nick Price
14/03/2012
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