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I have come across two cases on the law of negligence that, even in the current climate of the compensation culture, judges have resisted the need to depart from the general principles of negligence.
In Parker v TUI UK Ltd [2009] EWCA Civ 1261, the claimant was injured when taking part in a tobogganing event in [...]
Posted by Darren Sylvester on Friday, February 19, 2010 at 7:16 am
Filed under Exams, In The News, Support For Law Students, Tutoring, latest law updates · Tagged An update on the law of negligence, breach of duty, duty of care, exam problem questions, Minsitry of Defence, Parker v TUI UK Ltd [2009] EWCA Civ 1261, RAF health and fun day, reasonable measures, risk assessment, safe, students, Tomlingson v Congleton Borough Council [2003] UKHL 47, tour operatiors, Uren v Corporation Leisure (UK) and ors [2010] EWHC 46 (QB)
I read today that aspiring barristers will have to prove their fluency in English before being offered a place at Bar school. The pilot exams – aimed at preventing applicants with mediocre linguistic abilities from winning a place – will be introduced later this month and will also test analytical and critical thinking skills.
The tests [...]
Posted by Darren Sylvester on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 7:34 pm
Filed under In The News, Support For Law Students, latest law updates · Tagged advocates, Bar school, Bar Standards Board, Baroness Deech, Barristers, barristers to sit English language test, BPTC, BVC, city law school, linguistic abilities
Darren Sylvester gives a podcast interview with Diane Corriette that discusses his blog and issues relating to students studying law.
Posted by Darren Sylvester on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 6:11 pm
Filed under Podcasts, Support For Law Students · Tagged academic background, blogging, chambers, charity work, Darren Sylvester, Diane Corriette, extra-curricular activities, interalialegal, law firms, legal tutoring, mentoring, podcast interview, social responsibility, students of law
Darren Sylvester has put a video together of his article written in August 2008 that gives ten top tips of getting the best out of your LL.B. course.