English Legal Methods and System – Portfolio Part 2: Essay
1,500 word written piece of coursework
Through analysis of relevant case law, discuss the role of obiter dicta and dissenting
judgments as sources of persuasive precedent.
PLEASE NOTE:
This is primarily a research piece of work and, therefore, you must be able to show that you
have a fundamental understanding of the topic and are able to discuss and analyse elements
which are central to the question.
This essay counts towards 45% of your Assessment.
The word limit 1,500 words. The word limit does not include references/bibliography. You
must reference according to OSCOLA and include a full bibliography.