Working together often helps. Thus, I have booked TRA-17 for the use of 'Extended Project' students at the following times:

Week commencing 22nd June: every day 1pm - 2.15pm. Also, every day at 4.15pm.

Week commencing 29th June: every day 1pm - 2.15pm. Also, every day at 4.15pm.

While undertaking an Extended Project (or any piece of work) it is extremely important that you pay attention to referencing.   more »

Extended Projects have now started (you need to hold a meeting with your 'EPQ Supervisor' by the 15th June 2009). I will be accepting no more new applicants for completion over the summer holidays (there are still a few in the process of approval).   more »

It seems that a new word had evolved from the recent EU and Local Government elections. That word is 'proter'. A Proter is somebody who uses his/her vote as a protest against the government or establishment parties.   more »

'Mooting and Debating' has been approved by AQA as a new Personal Development activity for the 'AQA Baccalaureate'. It is also possible that a student could develop an EPQ 'extended project' out of mooting   more »

Please note that the 'Tony Buzan iMindmap' software is now on the College network in the 'Main Programs' menu (on the computers in TRA-17). This software program is great for developing creative thinking, and analytical skills. Can be very useful for planning essays, projects, speeches, revision etc (even for note-taking).Tip: use only one word per branch created.    more »

In September 2009 staff, in the Department of Laws, will be introducing a new scheme to help students obtain better grades in their exams.    more »

If you are at the thinking/planning stage of your extended project: Be creative is my advice.    more »

If you are striving for an A-grade you need to stretch and challenge yourself. On a Laws scheme of work you will find the above image.   more »

A student has asked for a copy of the attached Special Study questions based upon each of the 11 source materials. This should aid revision.

 Lord Neuberger has read and provided grades for students who wrote the essay: 'Is the House of Lords decision in the Begum case consistent with freedom of expression in a multi-cultural society?'

He has awarded A-grades to: Amrin Bhatti, Joshua Burge, Andrew Voneshan, and Iman Kara-Ali.

See the attached for the grades allocated, and comments given, for all students. See the essays. Congratulations to all students.

Update: I have been advised by Ms Jenny Rowe that one of the Law Lords - Lord Neuberger - is looking over the Begum essays written by Laws students   more »

All students, undertaking an Extended Project over the summer vacation, need to start it by no later than Wednesday 10th June 2009. This means deciding upon your project title and agreeing a plan with your EPQ Supervisor by Monday 15th June 2009. 

Before Monday the 15th June you need a planning meeting with your EPQ Supervisor (I need to agree your project by signing your EPQ Log).
Before Wednesday  the 15th July you need to have held a 'Mid-Project' meeting with your EPQ Supervisor.
Before Tuesday the 15th September you need to have concluded your Extended Project (and handed in your completed EPQ Log) by having a final submission meeting with your EPQ Supervisor. You MUST email me with details of your work/progress each and every Monday - i.e. between the start of your EPQ and its completion.    more »

 AS Law students who are undertaking A2 Criminal Law are advised to purchase:  'OCR Criminal Law for A2' by Jacqueline Martin et al [Hodder Education 2009] now.

It will be useful for the Mooting Competition. Click on the book name to order.

 All students are winners. That is because apart from one student (who has one) all the rest are 'Runners-Up' in the Essay Competition. Some have been given 'Merit Awards'. So, when you fill in your UCAS form make sure they know you were a 'Runner Up' and obtained a 'Merit Award'.

AS Law Merit Award - Lauren Stone LAS-2

A2 Criminal Law Merit Award - Roberto Kehinde LA2-6

AS UK Politics Merit Award - May Le UK-2

A2 US Politics Merit Award - Joshua Burge US-6

AS Citizenship Studies Merit Award  - Iman Kara-Ali CIT-5.

The overall winner is Kasey Jefferson for her essay on 'Sovereignty' [UK-5].

See this linked page for the essays. Congratulations to all.