Are GDL Course Notes useful?

[FutureCity]

Hey,

So basically the title. I have seen services such as https://lawanswered.com/gdl who are like condensed notes with "no waffle". Has anyone ever used them? Are they useful?

Thanks

 

[Adam Gilchrist]

I've seen good reviews from several people on this forum for the GDL answered books, which you linked to.

 

[FutureCity]

I've seen good reviews from several people on this forum for the GDL answered books, which you linked to.

I have heard the same. Seems like the way to go!

 

[Adam Gilchrist]

I have heard the same. Seems like the way to go!

I'm also ordering them too, so at least if I'm selling you a lemon I'm equally affected!

 

[Blue cacti]

Hey,

So basically the title. I have seen services such as https://lawanswered.com/gdl who are like condensed notes with "no waffle". Has anyone ever used them? Are they useful?

Thanks

I’ve got the core guide this year and it seems helpful and I imagine closer to exams it will be even more so. I’ve been told not to bother with the case book from former students but that the core guide is definitely worth it

 

[Zoo]

I used these books while doing the GDL last year and found them very helpful, particularly the core guide. It was primarily useful for checking I had the key points and correct structure for each topic.

 

[Jack James]

It depends on where you are studying the GDL. If BPP I would recommend using GDL answered, however, if you are going to the University of Law YourGDL is the best option which is what I used.

 

[FutureCity]

It depends on where you are studying the GDL. If BPP I would recommend using GDL answered, however, if you are going to the University of Law YourGDL is the best option which is what I used.

What is the difference really?

 

[FutureCity]

I’ve got the core guide this year and it seems helpful and I imagine closer to exams it will be even more so. I’ve been told not to bother with the case book from former students but that the core guide is definitely worth it

I used these books while doing the GDL last year and found them very helpful, particularly the core guide. It was primarily useful for checking I had the key points and correct structure for each topic.

Are you doing/did the GDL at ULaw or BPP?

 

[Zoo]

Are you doing/did the GDL at ULaw or BPP?

I did the GDL at BPP last year (Jan to Sept)

 

[Blue cacti]

Are you doing/did the GDL at ULaw or BPP?

I’m currently studying the PGDL at BPP

 

[Alice G]

the core book applies relatively well to the PGDL - company law is not covered and we do not do EU law but I have found it helpful already and would recommend it

 

[Blue cacti]

the core book applies relatively well to the PGDL - company law is not covered and we do not do EU law but I have found it helpful already and would recommend it

A shame really as company law is the most complex so far! Haha

 

[Alice G]

A shame really as company law is the most complex so far! Haha

It's definitely not easy!!

 

[Ar2016]

YourGDL also has a BPP version-- so in that case what would you suggest?? Still really torn which one to get

 

[FutureCity]

YourGDL also has a BPP version-- so in that case what would you suggest?? Still really torn which one to get

Check the samples. I personally liked the GDL Answered more but I am at ULaw so can’t use it.

 

[Glayson Tavares-Costa]

It depends on where you are studying the GDL. If BPP I would recommend using GDL answered, however, if you are going to the University of Law YourGDL is the best option which is what I used.

Hi Jack! I am starting my GDL at the uni of law and wondered if you would recommend buying YourGDL or alternatively notes from a different website? Thank you

 

[RoughWood]

I am in the final semester of the online GDL at ULaw and I have found the GDL answered books really helpful. Very concise and the case book is great for highlighting additional cases to consider and how they link together.

I believe both YourGDL and GDL Answered provide excerpts to view so I would have a look and see what works best for your style of learning.

 

[TC fiend]

GDL Answered has ULaw and BPP versions of each book, just FYI I've used it this year and like it. I got both the case book and core guide and I agree the case book isn't super helpful (though I imagine if you did read it you'd get a first in each module, LOL). Would definitely recommend the core guide! ULaw is SUPER structure focused - your exam structure needs to be EXACTLY the way they like it, and the core guide does a good job on helping you there.

 

[Glayson Tavares-Costa]

I am in the final semester of the online GDL at ULaw and I have found the GDL answered books really helpful. Very concise and the case book is great for highlighting additional cases to consider and how they link together.

I believe both YourGDL and GDL Answered provide excerpts to view so I would have a look and see what works best for your style of learning.

GDL Answered has ULaw and BPP versions of each book, just FYI I've used it this year and like it. I got both the case book and core guide and I agree the case book isn't super helpful (though I imagine if you did read it you'd get a first in each module, LOL). Would definitely recommend the core guide! ULaw is SUPER structure focused - your exam structure needs to be EXACTLY the way they like it, and the core guide does a good job on helping you there.

Thank you both! I am just waiting for the updated version of the GDL Answered book to come out and then I will purchase it Thank you for your insights!