CONTENTS
Law School Advice
How to Get the Most Out of
Law School p.10
Editor-in-Chief Nicole Wong and
Managing Editor Jack Moulder give
their advice on capitalising on law
student opportunities.
Visiting Bristol p.12
Dicta offers a list of free attractions around Bristol you can bring
visiting friends and family to without having to break the bank.
The Elusive 72 p.14
Clement Fung imparts some strategies on writing research essays of
a ‘first’ calibre.
Boost Your Resumé p.16
Dicta provides a one-stop guide
to all you need to know about the
law’s school extra-curricular activities
The Lawyer’s Guide to Bristol
p.19
Bristol law students and staff share
their favourite spots around the
city.
Cheap Eats p.22
Dicta presents a list of restaurants
with set menus under £15 for the
days you feel like eating real food.
Words of Wisdom p.24
Bristol Alumnus and A&O trainee
solicitor Leen Zaza reflects on her
time at university and her endeavours since.
Features
In Defence of the Legal Profession p.6
Bristol Alumnus and Lincoln’s Inn
Scholar Adam Farhadian Griffiths
takes a historical perspective in defending the legal profession.
Remembering Dworkin p.7
Spencer Turner contemplates the
life and career of the most influential legal philosopher of our generation.
A Brief History of the Law
p.26
Qing Wu examines at the triumphs
of the law while Rebecca Atkinson
highlights the failures.
Apple v. Samsung p.28
Demi Pham explores the potential
impact of the recent Apple litigation on the information technology
industry.
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Why Lawyers Shouldn’t be
Above the Profit Motive p.41
Sahar Shah seeks to defend the
view of law as business and to reconcile it with its moral foundation.
In Defence of Defence Lawyers
p.42
Alexander Chau argues that, in defending heinous criminals, lawyers
are enforcing the legal process.
Have Your Say p.45
Jan Zeber evaluates the rise of activist shareholders and the extent
to which City law firms should get
involved.
Legal Aid in Austerity Britain
p.47
Jon Walters investigates the issues
surrounding legal aid cuts and their
impact on the British legal system.
A Moral Blow to the English
Legal System p.48
Emma Vincent Miller appraises
access to justice in the face of austerity.
Law and Morality p.58
Alexander Chau contends that
the law serves as a unifying force,
whilst morality splits a nation into
pieces.
Hands off the Courts p.60
Jan Zeber explores the recent controversy surrounding the tense relationship between Parliament and
the Courts.
Law and National Sovereignty p.62
Samuel Pang examines state power
relations with reference to the Libertad incident.
A Visit to Various Legal Landmarks p.73
Monica Gao depicts her legal journey through snapshots of reflection in this photo essay.
Careers
How to Have an Ethical Legal
Career p.30
Tim Manley underscores personal
responsibility in the search for an
ethical career in law.
Becoming a Barrister p.32
Eloise Pollard considers the benefits and means of pursuing a career
at the Bar as opposed to one in the
City.
Work Experience Reflections
p.34
Clement Fung provides some insight into his experience during his
mini-pupillage and Tamara Mackay
offers a glimpse into her assessment day.
“Aren’t You Just a Perpetual
Law Student?” p.36
Aaron Khan details the life of a
young academic and the art of career selection. »