this is my own guide on how to pass a-levels (but basically works for every other law paper)
contains alot of foul words though, so read at your own risk if you're easily offended.
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I TELL U, ALEVEL IS f***ING HARD TO FAIL.
if u follow this guide, u can be f***ing lazy and still pass exam like a boss.
what lecturers tell u about sample answer and 'memorize this paragraph as introduction' is BULLSHIT. u won't have enough time to write all those.
spotted topics have been marked, so go prepare at least 6 chapters for ur exam. KNOW and UNDERSTAND the chapter, not just blindly memorizing.
there are two types of people when studying - one is MEMORIZE KAO KAO, the other is 20% facts 80% bullshit.
i'm gonna teach u how to beat those people who memorize kao kao.
u see, exam is all about strategy.
for paper 1, u have 1 and half hours to answer 3 questions, right?
so with proper calculation u have 30minutes to answer each question.
NUMBER ONE : u have spotted 6 topics, so conlanfirm at least 3 or 4 WILL come out. choose the question that you UNDERSTAND the most.
don't simply read "eh this question looks like common law n equity, ok i'll do it".
UNDERSTAND what the question is ASKING ABOUT. yes, it might fall under common law n equity chapter, but maybe the question is asking ONLY about importance of equity (for example la)
NUMBER TWO : DO NOT USE THE PREPARED INTRODUCTION THAT UR LECTURER GAVE U.
i repeat, do NOT use the intro that ur lecturer gave u. if u write that (it's probably 5-6 lines long and it'll take up at least 1/3 of your page and 5minutes of your time, and it MIGHT NOT ADDRESS THE QUESTION AS WELL). if you do that ur gonna f***ing fail badly.
the prepared intro that ur lecturer gave u is for a GENERAL question. and in exam, they don't usually ask GENERAL question.
what is general question ? eg. "Write everything you know about statutory interpretation".
this type of question u just need to vomit out everything briefly. BRIEFLY. means each point just write 2 - 3 sentences max to explain/elaborate the point.
but in exams, they will RARELY ask general questions. usually they'll ask ur opinion on something, and see if u agree or not. or maybe they give u a statement like "equity has stunted the growth of common law. discuss", or "HRA has diminished parliamentary sovereignity. discuss"
so TAILOR YOUR INTRO TO ADDRESS THE QUESTION.
write no more than 2-3 lines for intro. intro might be a BRIEF history / how it came about, or maybe just explaining what is judicial precedent IN YOUR OWN WORDS.
i repeat - ITS BETTER TO WRITE SHIT IN YOUR OWN WORDS AND NOT MEMORIZED ANSWERS.
the logic to this is - it shows the examiner that you UNDERSTOOD the chapter and not just memorizing. (as long as u understand and express it correctly n clearly in your own words la, which this requires u to have an average/good command of english)
ok so just spend 3minutes max for your intro. 2-3 lines in 3 minutes, got problem mou?
NEXT IS THE BODY/ISI-ISI.
lemme backtrack abit. alright before u actually start answering the question, make sure u jot down the main points beside the question ur answering.
and i dont mean jot down the WHOLE POINT : eg "equity fills in the gap for common law. common law is rigid, equity allows for more flexibility"
this is NOT THE WAY. just write ONE keyword that will trigger the sentence into ur mind. for example "1. gap, 2. rigid, 3.xxxxxx"
this way, u won't panic when u write ur answer because u just refer to the keywords that u jotted down and it'll trigger the point in ur head.
so lets say that question has 5 main points. jot down the 5 points and MAKE SURE U PUT EVERY f***ING POINT INTO UR ANSWER!
so, how u do is, each point u elaborate for 2-3 sentences only. maybe if u can't elaborate, u can put it in your own words, eg give examples from YOUR understanding (if u cant remember case names)
MAKE SURE you don't spend longer than 3-4mins on each point.
MAKE SURE EVERY f***ING POINT IS WRITTEN DOWN IN THE ANSWER.
keep sentences short and simple and straightforward. it's useless for you to elaborate one point with majestic f***ing awesome english until u sendiri duno what it means.
and ALWAYS TRY TO FINISH YOUR GODDAMN BODY IN 20mins!!
its better to write a little bit for each point AND get all the points written into ur answer, than elaborate alot on 1-2 point then realise u not enough time already end up just simply write the remaining point without elaborating. u will only get marks for the 2 points u wrote and maybe NONE for the one u simply write.
then write a conclusion. usually this involves your own opinion. sometimes u may agree / disagree to the statement, but what i will always do is, i will go both ways. u can agree AND disagree.. because there is NO DEFINITE ANSWER. its up to u to twist words n shit. spend no longer than 3 minutes writing ur conclusion.
OK SO LETS ADD THE TIME UP:
3mins intro
20mins body
3mins conclusion
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total : 26 minutes.
so u think, where did the 4 minutes go?
here's the magic : when u read the question + jot down keyword : 2mins
once u finish writing , u check ur answer : 2mins.
TADAAAAAAAAAA.
ur end result should be each question roughly 2 pages. 2 page doesnt mean front back front back..
2 page = front and back .. some ppl call it 2 sides but i call it 2 page lah.
and one trick, write BIGGER in exam. during my exam i only fit in 4 words per line. this way u can write more pages, u can scare the ppl sitting around u they will think "KANINIA THIS f***ER CAN WRITE SO MUCH AH WHAT IS THERE TO WRITE?" then u will send shivers down their spine. and they might get panic and f*** up their paper.
EXAM IS ABOUT STRATEGY. it's not about what u KNOW when u enter exam hall. is how u PERFORM when u answer the paper.
spotting topics / what to study / how much to study, those things i cant help u. i can't help u to study, but i can give u battle strategy in exam hall.
i'm sure all this time management thing ur lecturer also told u before. but maybe u all never listen/duwan to listen
but when this kinda shit comes out from a:
'drunkard kudikaran sleep in class, ponteng class, drunk in class, drink like cheebye, drink at roadside, drunk everywhere, play initial d day and night, never study , go library play pool sleep on sofa' kind of guy who passed for the past 5 years
then it's better time for you to LISTEN.
if i can do it so can u.
PUSH FOR IT MOTHERf***ERS. DONT GIVE UP.