News: Thesis on constitutional law published

Solving legal case studies is “the central challenge of a law degree”, as it requires not merely “demonstrating understanding through the reproduction of knowledge”: it also involves the “independent, productive and creative further development of what has been learnt”. This is what Bodo Pieroth wrote in the foreword to the first edition of our essay guide in 2008, and it remains true to this day.

Case studies are particularly demanding when undertaken as part of a term paper. The study guide *Term Papers in Constitutional Law* is designed to help turn this challenge into a pleasure. Following a general introduction to writing academic essays – which also covers the differences compared to written exams – a chapter on formatting guidelines dealing with the formal requirements (which should not be underestimated), and – a matter close to our hearts – advice on language and style, there are a full ten sample essays. All of them are exemplary in their presentation, right down to the bibliography. After all: ‘The best way to see what a term paper should look like in the end is to look at a complete model answer’ (ibid.)! More. (external link, opens in a new window)