Main Subject: Law

The main subject I am studying in Bellerbys is Law. The reason I am studying this is because I want to study law at university and I am really interested in this subject. It will pave my way for my dream job of being a lawyer. What I have understood so far is that law is not something just made by judges, there are different sources of law that law comes from. The difficulty so far is memorizing the so many cases and their details. Some points of law are exceptionally difficult as there are so many exceptions to one rule. In the foundation course, we have been studying the basics of law only, I think I need to know and understand the theories more in depth and figure out how they will work in real life scenarios. Different teachers have different approaches to teaching the subject, some like us to go through the notes to study while the others prefer us to take notes down from the board.

 

 

 

 

Studying in the UK and Hong Kong

There is a very big difference in studying in Hong Kong and in the UK. In Hong Kong, the education system is extremely competitive and exam oriented. The teachers are very performance focused and their only focus is on getting students to memorize the syllabus and do well in the exams. In contrast, the teaching style in the UK is quite laid back, the teachers are more concerned about us understanding the concepts and knowing our opinions on it. This makes it easier for us to remember the theories and concepts. The workload in Hong Kong is a lot more than here. Teachers give a lot of homework and expect it back in a shorter time in Hong Kong compared to the UK. Friendships are according to the general rule everywhere, if you like someone and you have a mutual understanding, you will get along, no matter where you are. The class sizes are much bigger in Hong Kong than here, at least double or more of its number.