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Legal skills and debates in Scotland
Legal skills and debates in Scotland

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2  Legal skills

Legal skills are central to the study and practise of law. These include problem-solving and the ability to communicate. This section considers some of the skills you have encountered in your studies on this course and provides an opportunity to practice some of them. Good basic skills, such as an ability to solve problems and write clearly, are transferable skills which can be useful in all aspects of life.