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There will usually be around 10-12 hours of lectures weekly (2-3 on each subject per week) . Additionally, you will have 4 supervisions fortnightly which could be spread out evenly over the two weeks or not. Each supervision is usually 1 hour however they might extend longer than that if need be depending on the supervisor.  \nIn total, there will be around 12-14 contact hours weekly. However, in Easter Term (the final term of the year) most lectures would usually have stopped by then and only a couple of revision supervisions would be scheduled prior to exams.  \nWhat are Supervisions Like?  \nI really enjoy my supervisions. You will notice that each is different depending on who is supervising you. The best thing about them however is that you can ask any question you have on your mind (make sure you make use of that!) . Moreover, the best way to test your understanding is to speak it out and the supervision is another opportunity to do that.  \nI will give a quick overview of how my different supervisions went to show just how different each supervisor’s style can be. Though before that, it is good to know that each supervision would be preceded by a reading list which we would have a week to read through and answer some questions on.  \nThe Criminal Law supervision: the supervisor for this one was very much like a secondary school teacher. She had a worksheet of questions that she wanted us to have completed before the session and would quiz us using those questions during the supervisions.  \nThe Tort Law and Constitutional Law supervisions: both were supervised by the same person for me. He would not quiz us in any way but instead would wait for you to ask him questions. Only after some awkward silence would he start prompting you for opinions if you have no questions. He would talk A LOT and therefore, two good questions were enough for him to talk for the whole hour (you shouldn’t be afraid of interrupting them to ask questions) .  \nThe Civil (Roman) Law supervision: this supervisor was my favourite. If you do not come with questions, the whole hour will be spent in awkward silence so I would make sure to come with (or at least make up) some. However, when you  \ndo ask a question he wouldn’t answer you straightforwardly. Rather, he walks you through step by step until you reach the answer independently. I found this supervision to be the most beneficial and useful.  \nWhat is unique about the Cambridge course?  \nThe Cambridge course is unique in many ways. However, two things that standout are:  \n1. The weekly supervisions. These are an unparalleled opportunity to discuss your questions and ideas with world experts and to even debate with them!  \n2. The compulsory Roman Law module. For many, it is an utter pain. However, no matter how difficult it is, learning about an ancient legal system is profoundly interesting. Furthermore, as the mother of almost all Western law, it provides very interesting insights into the history of the Western legal tradition.  \nWhat did you wish you knew when applying?  \nOne thing I wish I knew is just how important it is to practice exam questions right from the beginning. At least 50% of your revision should be spent on practising exam questions. That is the recipe for success and excellence.  \nFavourite and worst thing about your subject?  \nMy favourite thing about this course is the profound questions it brings up. Law exists to organise society, and therefore it touches on many topics that are sensitive for many people. To see how that law works and to debate its foundations and legitimacy is so interesting, to say the least.  \nThe one thing I would point out as ‘bad’ about the course would be problem questions. 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