Hi, A few things about the TP exam tomorrow.

I've discussed all this with the man, so should be reliable. Portions for exam and what to study from: Whatever done in class (including pre mid-term syllabus, conceptually). I know he did most things after mid-term very sketchily, so just look for the cases and aspects discussed in class (from notes). Slides might not be very useful, except for the parts covered. Have a look at past-year papers at well. Paper Pattern 1. Problem questions - same as mid-term. Follow IRAC. Explain the 'A' i.e. application and analysis part in detail. He found that lacking in the mid-term papers. Ensure you use the facts given in the question well. 2. Descriptive questions - including one essay question. Please write long answers, his idea is that unless you have length you cannot do justice to the concept. Also give illustration, especially the ones discussed in class. He might ask questions which will ask you to differentiate certain concepts, this is where illustrations will prove to be most useful. 3. (All-New and funky) Objective-descriptive questions - SBN says he's given problems, followed by a few options for answers. You will have to pick the right answer AND give the reason for picking that option. Apparently, these questions will be for 3-4 marks, so size your explanation accordingly. Per him, the reasoning is the most important, which ought to include the relevant provision, rationale, cases, if any, and specific analysis leading you to pick the answer.

What to do in one day I'm aware most of you either haven't had the time to study previously for the paper or not wanted to anyway. :) So here's what you can do tonight and tomorrow, which will, hopefully, help you ace the paper: 1. Read class notes and mug the cases discussed. If possible, read the relevant case extract from the pink book, will help you understand better. Focus mainly on notes because this time, he has not been able to cover much depth. Hence reading the notes

is the only way to know what is relevant. [Pink book should be allowed inside, like in mid-term, but he is yet to confirm this]. 2. Slides - for the provisions discussed. Work out the illustrations in them, for all you know, there might be questions from there. 3. Past-year papers - to get an idea of the kind of issues his problem questions will have. Plus, the short-notes might be repeated. 4. Subbarao commentary (not necessary) - for conceptual clarity and quick revision. How should answers be (general) Like said before, please keep answers long. I know many of you are disappointed with mid-term marks, despite having been able to grasp the concepts well. The only solution is to make answers look pretty long; pretty and long. Again, follow IRAC, use given facts well. Write as much as you can. I'm not sure how much a very general, one-hour session on what he's covered will help the day before exam. Best is for you to read the notes by yourself, and should you have any specific doubts, feel free to mail either me or AnitaTheStud (whose id is in the mailing list above).

Good luck for tomorrow! -Akshaya Ramadurai, Class of 2008-2013, National Law School of India University, Bangalore.