In my last post Picking Your Topic/Area of Law and Picking Your Question, I outlined the second step that I took when starting on my dissertation. This post covers how to pick apart your thesis question before you start writing in order to come up with a framework of thought.

I try to outline my thought process when I was approaching my question and to provide some tips on how to iteratively…

In my last post Laying the Ground Work, I outlined the first steps I took when starting on my dissertation. This post covers how to pick your topic/area of law and thesis question.

For those short on time, The TL;DRprovides a quick summary of the main points and tips below. Otherwise, I also provide a more detailed outline and background of how I approached this. For the other steps and…

This post covers the steps I first took before starting my dissertation. For those short on time The TL;DR provides a quick summary of the main points and tips. Otherwise, I also provide a more detailed outline and background of how I approached this crucial first step that I took before I even wrote that first draft.

The TL;DR

1. Look at your calendar and work backwards.

• Going back…

This post covers the first step I took before starting my dissertation. For those short on time The TL;DR provides a quick summary of the main points and tips. Otherwise, I also provide a more detailed outline and background of how I approached this crucial first step that I took before I even wrote that first draft.

For the other steps, refer to the The London Law Student Dissertation Writing…

Welcome to The London Law Student’s Guide to Writing a First Class Dissertation. I remember the feeling of being overwhelmed when I realised I had to submit a 6,000 word dissertation alongside a 4,000 word portfolio by the end of April, but don’t fear! Over the next few weeks, I will be posting a series on how I went from a blank page at the beginning of March 2016, to handing in an award winning