Reflection on Criminal Law

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Criminal Law

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Reflection
I have gained immense knowledge pertaining to writing in terms of academics during my
journey since second semester. I have also developed skills regarding legal research
accordingly such as the usage and referencing of various primary sources with reference to
cases and statutes pertaining to the subject matter of the course work. I have also gained an
insight of the module related to criminal law as per the coursework1. Additionally, the use
secondary articles for legal research and subsequent academic writing have also been learnt
by me. Such kinds of secondary sources include books, journal articles, eBooks, online
journals and newspapers with regard to the updates taking place in terms of the laws relevant
for the research. The sessions regarding the access of library has also played an important
role with reference to the usage of books and other relevant materials for the purpose of
conducting and undertaking legal research pertaining to the respective academic assignment.
I have also learnt to frame argumentative answers with regard to problem solving questions in
assignments as far as the addressing of the legal issues are concerned taking account of the
scenario provided. In such aspects, I have also learnt to analyze legal principles in terms of
precedents set by courts in their judgments and apply them in the concerned academic
assignment accordingly2. During my second semester, skills pertinent to legal research in an
incredible manner have been developed by me. I have also had hands on experience during
this time with reference to the usage of legal websites such as Westlaw and Hein online for
the purpose of the research over relevant materials pertinent to my assignments. I have also
learnt to identify the respective courts of competent jurisdiction with regard to the application
of the decision into the assignment concerned. My tutors, lecturers and professors have
provided adequate help and assistance with reference to the usage of the relevant sources in
the coursework which has played an extremely vital role in the conducting of in-depth
analysis prior to the making of a conclusion3. The various kinds of methodologies and
1 Mike McConville, ed. Research methods for law. (Edinburgh University Press 2017).
2 Christopher McCrudden, "Legal research and the social sciences." Legal Theory and the Social
Sciences. (Routledge 2017). 149-167.
3 Amy E. Sloan, Basic legal research: Tools and strategies. (Wolters Kluwer Law & Business 2018).