What reading should I do to prepare for my application to study Law at the University of Oxford?

The Oxford Law Faculty does not expect candidates to have any specific legal knowledge. Nevertheless we believe it is in candidates' interests to have some insight into their chosen area of study. If you wish to gain further insight into the subject we suggest that you look at one or more of the following books:

A Bradney and others How to Study Law (5th edition, Sweet and Maxwell, 2005) T Murphy and S Roberts Understanding Property Law (4th edition, Sweet and Maxwell, 2004) C Ganz Understanding Public Law (3rd edition, Sweet and Maxwell,2001) J Adams and R Brownsword Understanding Law (4th edition, Sweet and Maxwell,2006) J Adams and R Brownsword Understanding Contract Law (4th edition, Sweet and Maxwell, 2004) C Clarkson Understanding Criminal Law (4th edition, Sweet and Maxwell, 2005) AW Simpson Invitation to Law (Blackwells, 1993) Smith and Bailey Modern English Legal System (Sweet & Maxwell, 4th edition, 2001) Part I