The Optimize series is designed to show you how to apply your knowledge in assessment. These concise revision guides cover the most commonly taught topics, and provide you with the tools to:

Understand the law and remember the details

using diagrams and tables throughout to demonstrate how the law fits together

Contextualise your knowledge

identifying and explaining how to apply legal principles for important cases

providing cross-references and further reading to help you aim higher in essays and exams

Avoid common misunderstandings and errors

identifying common pitfalls students encounter in class and in assessment

Reflect critically on the law

identifying contentious areas that are up for debate and on which you will need to form an opinion

Apply what you have learned in assessment

presenting learning objectives that reflect typical assessment criteria

providing sample essay and exam questions, supported by end-of-chapter feedback

The series is also supported by comprehensive online resources that allow you to track your progress during the run-up to exams.