Introduction to English Common Law

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Created by: Charlotte Crilly

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Course Description

The common law of England and Wales is one of the major global legal traditions.This MOOC will give you an introduction to this influential legal system including its history, constitutional background, sources and institutions. You'll learn about the different ways in which laws are made and interpreted, the English court system and the increasing importance of European Union and human rights law. Now is an especially exciting time to be learning about English common law, given the potential changes that lie ahead in today's political, economic and social environment - all these pose challenges to and opportunities for the law.Each week we'll focus on one aspect of English common law, using video lectures, readings, discussion questions and activities to enable you to learn about and evaluate key issues. Whether undertaken as a standalone course, or as preparation for the University of London's world-class LLB degree, you will find this course interesting and stimulating.Please note that participation in or completion of this online course will not confer academic credit for University of London programmes.

Time: 14h

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Charlotte Crilly

4.8 Rating
54 Reviews

Charlotte Crilly is a Teaching Fellow on the University of London Undergraduate Laws Programme, and an Associate Lecturer and Consultant at the Open University. She has previously taught at BPP University Law School. Charlotte has worked as a qualified solicitor in legal private practice and as an Advisory Lawyer in Government. For many years she was a lawyer in the Public Law team at the Law Commission, and she has also has experience as a freelance Legal Research and Policy Consultant. Charlotte has an LLM from University College London and an MA Jurisprudence (Law) from the University of Oxford. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

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By A R on 25-Feb-19

Great. Thanks a lot

By Evans K on 4-Jun-19

This course is a well designed one. It provides us a good comprehensive guide on the legal practice in England. I'm grateful to the designers of the course and 2 lecturers for presenting us this.

By Ahmed S M A on 19-May-19

Very good overview to law, especially to someone who had never studied it before. Some parts were confusing, as I did not know the law term, but overall beneficial course.

By Yatharth U on 29-Aug-19

Short and Crispy with point to point explanation

By Noble S J on 22-Feb-19

Very enlightening, teachers have good oratory.

By Dishant J on 3-Mar-19

Very helpful course, would advise for beginners to law. Useful skills are taught, such as how to read cases, and very helpful examples are provided.

By Rahul G K on 11-Mar-19

Excellente introduction to de English common law system , im learning the consuetidinary system in English judicy law

By Lubna k on 16-Mar-19

I have found the course very useful. I hope there is a part 2 etc for deeper knowledge and certification.

By on 23-Mar-19

If you want to know something useful about English common law, this course will be perfect for you! Teachers are adorable, the material is understandable and interesting. This course id worth learning

By EDWARD F on 24-Mar-19

Best course ever

By CHHATBAR M M on 24-Mar-19

Impressive and detailed course that I would highly recommend!

By Manuvjeet S K on 19-Dec-18

Very good, qualified, teachers and excellent content for an introduction to English Common Law. Tests and proposed activities are helpful tools for our correct understanding of the subjects. I would recommend the course to any person interested in this important area of the legal profession.

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