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Tuesday, February 23
Remember to sort out an EPQ Supervisor asap.
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Tue 23 Feb 2010 07:22 GMT
Tuesday, March 16

A wonderful opportunity for Laws students ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Tue 16 Mar 2010 08:42 GMT
This European Alliance competition provides a wonderful opportunity for the two most successful candidates to travel for two days to Brussels and meet members of the Committee of Regions. Basically, students need to complete two stages. Stage One involves a multi-choice quiz about the European Union and the employment, social affairs and equal opportunities policy. Stage Two involves writing an 800 words essay title of: 'In your view, how should the European Union act to combat poverty in the regions?'
If any AS Law, AS Politics, or AS Citizenship students are interesting in participating in this competition please see Mr Scott by Friday 19th March 2010.
Monday, March 15

The Economic Crisis - Vince Cable Lecture
by
Mr Duncan Bunce
on Mon 15 Mar 2010 20:40 GMT
There will be a lecture by Vince Cable, Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats, on the current economic crisis on Thursday 25th March at 6pm.
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A2 Criminal Law students ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Mon 15 Mar 2010 18:37 GMT
Please download the attached - they may help with regard to the special study exam paper.
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Sunday, March 14

AS/A2 Law students please download ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Sun 14 Mar 2010 22:02 GMT
AS/A2 Law students should download the A-Level Law specifications. Look for AO1, A02, A03 elements. These explain what you need to put into your answers for a good grade.

Easter revision work for students re-sitting Laws examinations ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Sun 14 Mar 2010 16:27 GMT
All students re-sitting Laws examinations are required to undertake an examination question EACH DAY over the Easter Vacation. Click on the relevant subject title/examination to find your work. AS Law G151 - A2 Criminal Law G153 - AS Citizenship CIST1 - A2 Citizenship CIST3 - AS Politics GOVP1. more »
Friday, March 12

Washington Work
by
Nathan Scott
on Fri 12 Mar 2010 16:52 GMT
All p[olitics students who went to Washington DC need to produce a peice of work for Tues the 23rd March. The work is to be entitled: 'Capitol of Politics: Things I have learnt on my trip to the USA.' Make sure you include refernces and a bibliography.

Attention A2 Citizenship students!
by
Nathan Scott
on Fri 12 Mar 2010 09:30 GMT
Last year I wrote an essay entitled: 'Why is Genocide so hard to prevent?' In the essay I compared international responses to the genocide in Rwanda and the ethnic cleansing in Kosovo. The essay also discusses problems with the definition of genocide as set out in the 1948 convention on Genocide and ad hoc courts designed to punish the perpetrators such as the ICTY.
To help your studies I suggest that you print off and precis my essay to develop your depth and analysis.
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Wednesday, March 10

A2 Citizenship - War Crime and Genocide
by
Mr Duncan Bunce
on Wed 10 Mar 2010 12:35 GMT
An article I would like all my A2 Citizenship students to read and precis (relevant to their materials):
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/1420133.stm
Thank you.
Wednesday, March 3

Criminal Law students - Law Commission Report
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Wed 03 Mar 2010 18:58 GMT
 The Law Commission have kindly provided an electronic version of their report - 'Legislating the Criminal CodeOFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON AND GENERAL PRINCIPLES' It is in three parts, please download and then read & precis.
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Tuesday, March 2

Summer Ball Madness
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Tue 02 Mar 2010 08:45 GMT
The student Summer Leavers Ball this year is to be held on Thursday the 27th May 2010 (at the Saville Court Hotel and Spa). This Ball is the leavers event for second year students. To my mind it is utter madness to organise such an event right in the middle of the May/June examination period. It will distract students from the important point of being at College - i.e. in order to pass their A-Levels and other examinations so they can find a place at University or in employment.
I urge students to check their exam timetable and to refuse to attend the Summer Ball if they think it could in any way hinder their revision. Boycott the Ball, and save £25 per head, is my advice. The time to celebrate is after the exams - not in the middle of them. Such events are important (both socially and educationally), but they should not be organised during the examination period.
Sunday, February 28

How does the AQA Baccalaureate work?
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Sun 28 Feb 2010 18:09 GMT

Politics students and the EPQ
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Sun 28 Feb 2010 16:09 GMT
 Current AS Politics students will have an opportunity to start an 'Extended Project' in classes after the May/June examinations. Indeed, ... more »
Saturday, February 27

Sort out an EPQ Supervisor asap ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Sat 27 Feb 2010 14:54 GMT

Try and sort out an EPQ Supervisor asap. You need to find somebody that is willing to supervise your project (ask early - projects start after the May/June exams). Teachers can say 'No' - it is voluntary work on their behalf ... more »
Friday, February 26

A date for your diary ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Fri 26 Feb 2010 12:02 GMT
 ALL LAWS students are required to attend t he Grand Final of the Department of Laws Mooting Competition. This is being held in Coopers' Hall at 10am on Friday 16th July 2010.This event is also a prize-giving event for many Laws students. All current first year students (AS Law, AS Politics, and AS Citizenship) are required to attend. There can be no excuses - put it in your diary now.
Friday, February 19

'Life at Oxford University' - By Conor Newman
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Fri 19 Feb 2010 17:13 GMT
Click on the photo to visit the University website "I am currently in my first year studying Law (Jurisprudence) at St Hugh's College, Oxford. It is a wonderful and intellectually challenging experience. Your current and future students should all know that, although your methods may seem almost draconian at times, they lay the right foundations for study at University, particularly at Oxford where the emphasis is very much on individual work and one-to-one tutorials. If your students think their read and precis workload is difficult, wait until they get to university. more »

Criminal Law students advice ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Fri 19 Feb 2010 14:31 GMT
All Criminal  Law students have two presentations to deliver in relation to Non-Fatal Offences. One is a PowerPoint - the other being an iMindmap. Please email both to all of your fellow classmates (and myself). If your work is not complete when you are asked to deliver there will be consequences (see advice).
Thursday, February 18

A requirement for all Laws essays ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Thu 18 Feb 2010 11:56 GMT
Whether you are writing for homework, or in an examination, all Law, Politics, and Citizenship, essays must have a plan and display sub-headings. Using/displaying such emphasizes essay structure, which improves your grade. I mark all Laws students essays, and I will mark your work down if there is no plan and/or essay sub-headings.
Wednesday, February 17

Is the Jury system in need of reform?
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Wed 17 Feb 2010 20:58 GMT
'Are Juries Fair?' (see report attached below) is a report by Professor Cheryl Thomas of UCL, which has been much featured in the press recently. This report is a valuable read for any budding lawyer.
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Saturday, February 13

A Debating Contest ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Sat 13 Feb 2010 17:20 GMT
It has been agreed that there will be a challenge debate between Coopers Coburn School and Strode's College on the 30th March 2010. This debate will take place at the Old Bailey Criminal Court in London, with the winning team taking a prize being established by the Coopers Company.
We need to create a team of debaters. If you wish to be part of this team - please email me asap.

Debating ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Sat 13 Feb 2010 15:50 GMT
The next Debating Society Class will be in TRA-14 at 12 noon on Monday 22nd February 2010.
Debate 8th March 2010: Human rights should be respected at times of war, conflict, and peace.
Thursday, February 11

The key to academic success - breakfast and reading books.
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Thu 11 Feb 2010 22:03 GMT
See the following articles  Courtesy of the Telegraph. Breakfast boosts concentration plus Students brains rewired.
Monday, February 8

University applications up by 23% ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Mon 08 Feb 2010 20:24 GMT
It seems that University applications, so far this year, have risen by 23% according to UCAS (570,556 applicants). This is against a background of there being 6,000 fewer places for 2010-11 than in 2009-10. What is clear is that you need good quality grades if you are to obtain a place. So, my advice is that you should be taking all the steps you can to maximize your UCAS points (i.e. doing an EPQ, re-sitting an AS etc). See BBC News article.
Friday, February 5

Friday Revision/Essay Writing Class - Scheduled Work
by
Mr Duncan Bunce
on Fri 05 Feb 2010 16:05 GMT
 Students who attend my extra class on a Friday at 12 noon must undertake the following work as detailed plans... more »
Wednesday, February 3

Students to meet John G Roberts in Washington USA
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Wed 03 Feb 2010 21:45 GMT
Politics and History students visiting Washington in March 2010 will have the opportunity to meet with John G Roberts the Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court, at the US Supreme Court, in Washington. Chief Justice Roberts met some of our students at the Opening Ceremony of the UK Supreme Court in October. He has responded to a request to meet and greet our students in the US.
Saturday, January 23

A staff clampdown ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Sat 23 Jan 2010 07:51 GMT
Students should be advised that the Principal has agreed that staff, in the Tercentenary Building, should make it clear to students that they should not eat food in the building, sit on the floor in the corridors, sit on the floor and block the lift, pathways, doors, stairs (or under the stairs in the dark) etc. more »
Friday, January 22

The EPQ and the UCAS tariff ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Fri 22 Jan 2010 13:26 GMT
Please follow this link for details of the UCAS Tariff. http://www.ucas.com/students/ucas_tariff/tarifftables/
What the information indicates is that an Extended Project Qualifciation A* grade is worth 70 UCAS points. This compares favourably with an AS subject grade, which is worth a maximum of 60 UCAS . more »
Sunday, January 17

Did you answer the correct number of questions in the Laws exam?
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Sun 17 Jan 2010 18:00 GMT
 It seems that a small number of AS Laws students (Law, Politics and/or Citizenship) may not have answered the correct number of questions in the January examination. If you are one of those students (or you had other problems) and wish to discuss options - please see me asap.
Thursday, January 14

Well done to those who obtained the Extended Project Qualification.
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Thu 14 Jan 2010 19:57 GMT
 Congratulations to those students who passed the Extended Project Qualification. There were some excellent A and B grades, with fours students being the first in the College to be awarded an A*. more »

You need good grades - University applications are surging ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Thu 14 Jan 2010 19:57 GMT
Students should be aware that they need good AS/A2 grades to get into a University - since "applications are surging" Please read this BBC News article. Why not consider doing an 'Extended Project Qualification' to boost your academic profile and UCAS points?
Wednesday, January 13

Some ideas, and research information, for EPQ topics ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Wed 13 Jan 2010 09:13 GMT
 I am impressed by a range of quality resources called 'Issues' from a small publishing company called 'Independence'. Please follow this link for a list of titles (cost of £7.45 each). The subject areas range from: Abortion to Sport. These books could help a student doing an Extended Project. We carry a small stock of 'Issues Books' in TRA-15 (bookshelf), but books cannot be taken from the classroom. There is a fuller supply of 'Issues Books' in the Library. There is also an 'Issues Online' facility within the Library - see the Librarian for a password.
Saturday, January 9

Exam Success with Mind Maps
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Sat 09 Jan 2010 10:23 GMT
We will shortly have some information on Tony Buzan's 'Exam Success with Mind Maps'. In the meantime, please visit http://www.examsuccessfast.com/ for some online information. Please note that you can also download a free copy of iMindmap for the iPhone.

Use iMindmap on the College computers
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Sat 09 Jan 2010 07:55 GMT
iMindmap is a software program that is great for planning/analysing essays/projects etc. It can also be used to make notes, for revision, and to evaluate issues/topics. Using iMindmap software will improve your analytical skills. You can use iMindmap on College Computers (under Main Programs):
Read: 'Why Mind Mapping Works'."I think iMindMap is great! It is really helping me with the revision for my upcoming exams." - Anita Melendez
Friday, January 1

Guide to LawsBlog rules ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Fri 01 Jan 2010 20:27 GMT
Please see my Guide to the LawsBlog rules ...
Saturday, December 26

Laws Christmas and New Year homework
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Sat 26 Dec 2009 20:09 GMT
Laws students have the following Christmas and New Year vacation homework.
Thank you to the Law, Citizenship, and Politics, students who submitted their Xmas Day homework on time (you now need to do the New Year Homework). Those, students that did NOT hand in their Christmas Day homework on time now have a change in homework. You now need to PLAN and WRITE (by hand) ALL (each and every question) of the questions on the Christmas examination paper (see below). All such work needs to be handed in (along with the New Year homework) at the first Laws lesson of term. more »
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Thursday, December 17

iPod Touch ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Thu 17 Dec 2009 06:19 GMT
If you want to revise, there are a number of Laws lessons that are available as a Podcast/AudioBook and which can be played on a computer (via Quicktime or iTunes) or on an iPhone/iPod Touch. more »
Wednesday, December 9

Criminology
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Wed 09 Dec 2009 10:36 GMT
Students interested in Criminology are encouraged to research this topic area as part of an Extended Project Qualification. The idea is to link the research to aspects of the proposed WJEC course on Criminology which could start in September 2011.
Undertaking Criminology research via an Extended Project has the advantage of providing up to 70 UCAS points. Please see Mr Bunce, or myself, if interested.
Saturday, December 5

The Master of the Rolls on the Supreme Court
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Sat 05 Dec 2009 20:56 GMT
 Lord Neuberger, the Master of the Rolls, recently spoke to the Young Legal Group of the British Friends of the Hebrew University about the newly established UK Supreme Court. Recommended reading for AS Law and A2 Politics students ... more »
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