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"Getting regular feedback on my writing was hugely impactful, and the regular group sessions were incredible."
RoseVUW Law Student, 2019
LAWS122 and LAWS123 develop the core legal skills students need to understand and apply both case law and legislation throughout their law degree.
This workshop is designed to help you build a strong foundation by simplifying key concepts, strengthening your legal reasoning, and developing effective study strategies from the beginning of Semester 2.
20 July | Monday
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Zoom link will be shared day before the event.
Zoom link will be shared day before the event.
How Will This Event Help You?
This session focuses on understanding how both courses fit together, developing strong legal reasoning skills, and building an effective study system that will support you throughout Semester 2.
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Introduction to Semester 2
What to expect from LAWS122 and LAWS123, how the courses are structured, and how they complement one another throughout the semester.
LAWS122: Foundations of Case Law
Understanding how case law develops, the doctrine of precedent, and how judges use earlier decisions to resolve later disputes.
Studying Lines of Cases
The Law of Trespass, Breach of Confidence, and how lawyers use legal principles, facts, and policy arguments to build persuasive legal arguments.
Reading & Analysing Cases
How to identify the legally significant facts, issues, reasoning, and legal principles in judicial decisions while avoiding common mistakes in case analysis.
LAWS123: Understanding Statute Law
How the course comes together, what topics connect throughout the semester, and the key statutory interpretation skills you'll be expected to develop.
Effective Note-Taking & Study Strategy
How to organise your notes, manage a content-heavy course, and build a revision system that supports long-term understanding rather than memorisation.
What Markers Are Looking For
How clear legal reasoning, accurate case analysis, effective statutory understanding, and structured answers can significantly improve your marks.
Timeline Management
How to stay ahead of lectures, consolidate learning each week, and prepare confidently for assessments and final exams throughout Semester 2.
Q&A
Ask any questions about LAWS122, LAWS123, Semester 2 expectations, or study strategies.
VUW Law Student, 2019
"Elan Education made a MASSIVE difference for me, the ongoing support was a livesafer for Laws 122/123!"
Tamkeen SVUW Law Student, 2021
"Sarah's hands on approach made me a better legal writer, which absolutely translated into higher grades all the first year papers, especially 122/123."
GeorgiaVUW Law Student, 2024
Fueling your success beyond the Accelerator
Regular group sessions
Our weekly group tutorials cover the content covered each week, based on your 2026 curriculum. 2 hours each week, hosted in person and online. Understand how your weekly content will translate into exam questions.
Individual Tutoring
Your individual tutor's role is to provide personalised writing feedback. When you book a session, your tutor will provide you the chance to do some writing and get constructive feedback, allowing you to assess your pace and confidence - weeks or months before the final exam when you'll need it.
Crash Courses and Mock Exams
Whether you've been at the library or sleeping in, our Crash Courses have been described as "literally the only reason I did well." We aim to teach the entire paper, with a focus on answer structuring and question analysis. In our mock exams, you'll do a full simulation exam 2 weeks before your actual exam, and get written feedback and a mark within a few days.
Success Mentor and Pastoral Support
Law school is hard. We know because we've been there. Whether you are struggling with readings, the workloads, or need an extension, we know how to help you. Your Success Mentor is your personal guide to success, there for you every step of the way.