The ULaw Study Skills team are here to help you study smarter and make the most out of your time at university.
We understand that studying can be challenging for all sorts of reasons and we offer a wide variety of support to help you succeed in achieving your best possible outcome.
We offer help and advice on all kinds of study skills topics including:
Please note that we are not able to proofread or discuss work intended for submission.
If you're looking for help with a specific studying related issue, the best place to start is by browsing our extensive catalogue of online resources on Elite. If you need further help, you can attend a live online event, book a one-to-one appointment or access online courses on the Skills Academy, via the relevant tabs above. You can also access further self-study resources that the University subscribes to, which you can work through in your own time, and are particularly useful if you need a general study skills refresher (Bloomsbury Skills for Study) or want a deeper dive into critical thinking and research skills development (Sage Skills: Student Success).
Our broad range of resources on Elite includes short videos, webinar recordings, podcasts and downloadable study guides. Click the link below to visit out Elite homepage or go to: Elite > Organisations > Study Skills.
You can see the schedule for our upcoming live events listed on the calendar below.
Click on any event to be taking to the booking page.
For personalised advice you can speak to a Student Learning Developer, without needing an appointment, by joining one of our regular Q&A drop in sessions. Click on the 'Book an online event' tab to find the next scheduled sessions.
You can also book a 45 minute online one-to-one appointment with a Student Learning Developer if you would like to discuss your situation in more detail.
Alternatively you can email any queries to: studyskills@law.ac.uk
The ULaw Skills Academy is an online learning platform, bringing together content from the Library, Study Skills and Academic Language and Communication teams. This content helps you excel during your time at ULaw and prepares you for your future career.
Browse the Skills Academy via the link below for online courses on creating a study schedule, reading and note making strategies, academic writing, and much more.
You can access additional online resources via the university's subscription to the online learning platform, Bloomsbury Skills for Study (S4S).
S4S is an interactive resource based on the work of Stella Cottrell, bestselling author of The Study Skills Handbook. S4S includes a number of short online modules that are designed to help you evaluate, develop and build upon your existing study skills.
You can access links to all the different modules and find a short introductory video over on Elite.
When might you want to use Bloomsbury Skills for Study?
Sage Skills: Student Success prepares students with the academic and personal skills necessary to thrive during their university studies and beyond. Strengthen skills in academic writing, research skills, study strategies, data literacy as well as cultural competence, personal well-being, and critical thinking through self-guided modules that feature self-assessments, interactive scenarios, videos, downloadable exercises, and more.
When might you want to use Sage Skills?
If you have any queries about Study Skills at ULaw, please feel free to contact us at: StudySkills@law.ac.uk
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