Everyone will have their own methods. This is what I do:
1. Do ALL readings, and take written, detailed but concise notes. Individual case notes like this:
Cowell v Rosehill Racecourse Co Ltd (1937) 56 CLR 605.
FACTS:
- Plaintiff (Cowell) sued defendant (Rosehill Racecourse) for assault
- defence was that plaintiff was trespassing
--> asked him to leave, plaintiff refused; removed with reasonable force
- plaintiff claimed he paid 4 shillings and was promised would be allowed to remain on land
--> promise made not to revoke licence
ISSUE:
- Is principle in Wood v Leadbitter good law? (Principle: "if a man creates a property right in another & gives them a licence to go upon certain land to use that right, grantor cannot break agreement")
HELD:
- right to see a spectacle not a proprietary interest; merely contractual rights/obligations.
etc
2. In class, when in discussion, refer to notes.
3. At the end of the week review the week's notes. When waiting for a class with nothing to do, or on bus to uni, take the opportunity to read over your notes. Give yourself a break on the way home
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4. When it comes near exam time, convert written notes to typed notes. The reason I do this is it makes me go through all my notes and extract the relevant sections to be put in the final exam (open book) notes. It forces you to read them and go through them.
5. Final study: read over typed notes.
