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Mastering Exams - How to Answer Law Problem Questions
Learn the Proven Approach to Legal Problem Questions – Clear Steps to Stronger, Sharper Answers
Created byDebbie Davies, Legal Skills Workshops
Last updated 4/2025
English
What you'll learn
- Gain practical skills and confidence in applying a structured approach to tackling legal problems – using the well known acronym IRAC
- Integrate key soft skills with legal analysis to enhance academic and professional competence.
- Develop strategies to construct well-reasoned answers under timed conditions.
- Enhance clarity, precision, and persuasiveness in written legal communication.
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Course content
7 sections • 34 lectures • 1h 36m total length
Requirements
- We really do just want you to learn this skill - it makes all the difference. So, all we would ask, for you to get the most out of this course, is that you have: A Commitment to Active Learning This course is not a shortcut or a replacement for studying the law—it’s designed to complement your substantive learning. Be ready to engage fully with the exercises. A Willingness to Practice Problem-solving is a skill that improves with practice. You will need to approach exercises with an open mind and put in the effort to refine your technique. A Growth Mindset Mistakes are part of the learning process. Come prepared to learn from feedback and continuously improve your skills. By bringing enthusiasm, dedication, and a proactive attitude to this course, you’ll develop problem-solving skills that enhance your understanding of the law, improve your academic performance, and prepare you for the challenges of a legal career.
Description
Problem questions are a core part of law exams and assessments - it shows that you have learnt to think like a lawyer - so getting these questions right is a skill every law student must master. Yet so many students struggle to understand what examiners are really looking for, how to approach legal scenarios methodically, or how to write up their analysis with clarity and confidence.
That’s where this course comes in.
"Mastering Exams – How to Answer Law Problem Questions" is a step-by-step guide designed to take the stress and confusion out of legal problem-solving. Whether you are new to law exams or looking to refine your technique, this course gives you the tools to approach problem questions with structure, strategy, and precision.
You will be taken through every stage of the recognised IRAC methodology - Issue, Rule, Application, Conclusion - so you understand not just what to do, but how and why each step matters. And because students always ask for it, the course also includes clear guidance on how to write up your analysis in a way that’s exam-ready and academically sound.
With over 20 years of experience as a legal academic and tutor - and as a non-practising lawyer - I know exactly what examiners are looking for, and more importantly, what today’s legal employers expect. This is a vital skill that you can start building now and showcase while still in your academic studies.
Clear. Practical. Confidence-building. Let’s get started.
Who this course is for:
- This course is designed for law students at all levels, including: Undergraduate law students looking to strengthen their exam techniques. Postgraduate students on conversion courses or pursuing a taught Master's degree. Non-law graduates who need to develop legal reasoning and "think like a lawyer." Students struggling with problem-solving questions or aiming to improve their grades. Resit students who want to refine their approach and boost their performance.