How to Revise for Closed-Book Law Exams: LLB Study Tips That Work
Closed-book law exams can feel challenging, especially when you need to remember cases, legal principles and essay structures without notes. This practical revision guide explains how law students can prepare more effectively for LLB, GDL and other legal studies exams.
In this video, Spires law tutor Kelly Thornton shares proven advice on time management, case law reading and exam technique. Students are encouraged to build knowledge throughout the term by keeping up with lectures, seminars, textbook reading and formative assessments. The video also explains why understanding the ratio of a case is more useful than memorising background facts.
Key takeaways: - Manage your study time from the start of term. - Use holidays to consolidate notes and practise exams. - Read judgments carefully and focus on legal reasoning. - Apply case law effectively in essays and problem questions. - Practise IRAC plans for problem questions and PEEL structures for essays.