The language of the law is not always easy to understand, especially for one who is not well studied in this subject area. Whether it is a witness statement, signing of a contract or even a memo; there are some words that are difficult to place for a layman. Law script can sometimes be riddled in the old Latin language with the occasional French phrases that leave you puzzled. It is not easy for everyone, even legislators who do not stay up to date can confuse certain terms, and need to know the full context for reference to understand what is being conveyed. Lawyers undergo years of schooling, practice, essay writing and experience before they have all the terms at their fingertips and they are well versed in their craft. Referring to cases and judgments from memory need a seasoned legislator. Therefore, it is okay if you need some help with reading legal documents. It is not an easy task.

A legal memorandum is an informal document, which is written in a brief form as a note or outline for a particular legal transaction for the purpose of assisting the parties involved, to remember particular points for future reference. It is also referred to as a ‘memo’. It may be used in court to prove a transaction or a contract was made. When writing one, the research and analysis of particular facts are applied and presented by following a structure with certain conventions. Now because each memorandum is unique, no two memoranda will be organized in the exact same way. There is room to incorporate your own style when preparing a memorandum. However, there is a general structure and components for this form of writing that can be applied to a research assignment in the ways that are most effective for the issue you have at hand.

Now that you have managed to select your Ph.D. major, the next part is in choosing the supervisor who will eventually guide you to success. Yes, it is true you know what you want to study, but there’s more. You need to identify what you intend to base your research on. When you are seeking the guidance of a Ph.D. advisor, it is important that you first create a proposal and be ready before you embark on supervisor hunting. Ideally, you have a specific idea or goal that will characterize what your research will be based on.

A dissertation, which is also known as a thesis has a methodology which forms a major part of the whole. It does not refer to methods, but instead, methodology describes the broad philosophical message for your chosen research methods. This includes whether you will use qualitative or quantitative methods, a mixture of both and the reason why.