Pgdl criminal law - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

This document is my exam script for the Criminal Law paper on the GDL at The University of Law, which gained a mark of 85% (High Distinction). I found that the main barrier to doing well in GDL exams was not knowing how to write in the exams, so I hope this helps :) Each exam was three hours long, made up of three 1 hr questions. This script consists of the three questions I answered (from a choice of six), and my full answers. This exam was taken online. Please note that one single mar...

This document provide structures to dissect offences in Criminal Law exams (For example: Mens Rea, Actus Reus, Legislation, Case law etc). I followed this in my exam and obtained a distinction. Offences covered include assaults, rape, burglary etc.

A summary flowchart to take you easily through each stage of a criminal law exam scenario on murder and manslaughter. Achieved 78 in the exam using these flowcharts.

A summary flowchart to easily guide you through exam scenario questions on burglary offences. 78 achieved in exam using these flowcharts.

A summary flowchart to take you step-by-step through exam scenario questions on criminal damage, incl. arson and aggravated. 78 achieved in exam.

A summary flowchart to take you through each stage of a scenario exam answer on offences against the person. Achieved 78 in criminal exam using these flowcharts.

A summary flowchart for theft and burglary GDL questions. The flowchart is structured to take you through theft and fraud exam scenario questions from start to finish. Achieved a 78 mark and grade distinction in the September 2021 GDL Ulaw exams.

I got 83% in Criminal Law with these notes. Notes, case law, analysis and commentary on all topics of the Criminal Law module on the Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL). Topics cover all 8 weeks content: 1. Actus Reus/Mens Rea 2. Assault 3. Homicide and partial defences to murder 4. Involuntary manslaughter and intoxication 5. Theft and Fraud 6. Robbery and Burglary 7. Criminal Damage 8. Attempts and Accomplice Liability

I got 83% in Criminal Law with these notes. Notes, case law, analysis and commentary on all topics of the Criminal Law module on the Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL). Topics cover all 8 weeks content: 1. Actus Reus/Mens Rea 2. Assault 3. Homicide and partial defences to murder 4. Involuntary manslaughter and intoxication 5. Theft and Fraud 6. Robbery and Burglary 7. Criminal Damage 8. Attempts and Accomplice Liability