The first law lecture of the year was more of an overview as to what the course would involve. To me, it was very similar to stuff that we'd already learnt in the first year (which I guess is a good thing).The key theme of this course is how the law affects journalists, both for the better and for the worse. An understanding of the law makes you a better journalist and also manages to keep you out of prison!
Perhaps the key skill to take from law, even if the exact details are forgotten, is to recognise risk. Say you're working on a murder case, the risk of contempt of court is very high. Not only do you risk the case being thrown out, but you also risk being sent to jail yourself.
To me, law for a journalist is a handy tool to keep in mind and up to date. I guess I'd better go out and buy the latest McNae's...
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