Durmah does not write essays for students. We teach the structure, skill, and discipline that earns the marks.
Six essentials of legal writing
Each skill builds on the last. Together, they define what a top-band law student can do.
IRAC Structure
Issue, Rule, Application, Conclusion — the skeleton every legal argument must have. We drill IRAC until it becomes automatic.
Free IRAC guideAssignment Planning
Break complex briefs into research tasks and logical steps before a single sentence is written. Structure saves marks.
Assignment guidanceOSCOLA Citation
Cite cases, statutes, and secondary sources accurately. OSCOLA is non-negotiable in UK law schools — we make it learnable.
Citation guideAcademic Integrity
We don't write your essays. We teach you how to plan, structure, and produce original work to the highest academic standards.
Read the policyProblem Questions
Problem questions follow a pattern. Spot the issues, apply the correct area of law, and advise clearly — every time.
Explore techniqueCritical Analysis
Law essays reward depth, not breadth. We help you move from description to analysis — and from mid-range to top-band marks.
Practice with DurmahWhat good legal writing actually looks like
Precision over padding
Markers read hundreds of essays. The ones that stand out say exactly what they mean, with no filler. Every sentence should earn its place.
Authority-driven analysis
Every claim needs support. Cases, statutes, academic commentary — cited accurately, applied specifically, not just listed.
Structured from the start
The best writers plan before they type. A well-structured outline is worth more than a polished first draft without one.
Free writing guides
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