LEGAL METHODS

UNIT 1

1. What is law? Analyse different definitions of law.

2. Why law is necessary? Explain the views of Plato and Rousseau on the necessity of
law.
3. Explain the idea of law by Karl Marx
4. Explain the essence of law.
5. Write a note on “Law as a necessary evil”.
6. Explain the essential function of legal process as discussed by Alan Watson.
7. Legal process, liberty, justice and order are essence of law. Explain.
8. Write a note on “legislation is a main source of law”.
9. “Law is a means of attaining social harmony by curbing of the evil passions of man”.
Explain.
10. Is man naturally good?

UNIT II

1. What are the typical attributes of law and legal process?

2. Explain the relation between legal rules and society?
3. Explain legal process.
4. Explain the causes for divergence between legal rules and society.
5. Discuss the influence of legal rules existing in society.
6. Write a note on “law as social engineering”.
7. Write a note on “law reflects the economic advantage of ruling class”.
8. Law and legal processes are “authoritarian” and “authoritative”. Explain.
9. Write a note on “regulated sanction”.
10. Explain the functions of law.

UNIT III

1. Discuss dimensions of law with appropriate illustrations.

2. Explain civil and criminal court hierarchy in India.
3. Write a note on law reports.
4. What are the different kinds of civil wrong?
 5. Discuss the use of law library and elucidate different legal materials found in law
library.
6. Explain different parts of statutes.
7. Write a short note on “Constituent Assembly Debates”.
8. Explain the hierarchy of courts in England.
9. Write a short note on law library.
10. Explain legal materials.

UNIT IV

1. Explain mischief rule of interpretation.

2. Discuss case law techniques.
3. Write a note on literal rule.
4. Write a note on ‘Fringe meaning’.
5. What is meant by interpretation of statutes? Explain internal and external aids of
interpretation.
6. What is Ratio-decidendi? Discuss different tests of identifying ratio-decidendi.
7. Write a note on Wilkinson v. Downton.
8. Explain the different parts of judgment.
9. Explain golden rules of interpretation.
10. Explain the circumstances weakening the binding force of a precedent.

UNIT V

1. Write an explanatory note on the assignment writing.

2. What are the points to be noted while answering questions in the exam?
3. Write a note on legal research.
4. Explain the working out problems in examination.
5. Write a note on interview method in research.
6. Explain the major steps involved in doing legal research.
7. Write a short note on bibliography.
8. Explain the tips to be followed in examination room.
9. Write a note on time management in examination.
10. Write a note on foot notes.