Both of the instructors spoke very fast which meant it was hard to process the technical knowledge (especially for those who have English as a 2nd language). Plus there were only a few questions to answer at the end of the week - suggestion to have 10 instead of 5.

Not bad but video lectures are to short and materials are to few as well. Overall is more siutable for people without any background in law at all. It should have more lectures and materials!

Short and Crispy with point to point explanation

needs some updating, it was produced before Brexit.

Also very little original video content

Esteemed colleagues, It behoves me to convey my profound gratitude for the remarkable opportunity to engage in the intensive study of the esteemed 'Introduction to English Common Law' curriculum, under the auspices of the venerable University of London. This academic endeavour has yielded a comprehensive understanding of the illustrious tradition and intricate principles undergirding the common law framework. Through a rigorous examination of the historical provenance and evolutionary trajectory of this legal corpus, coupled with an in-depth exploration of its varied sources and application across diverse juridical domains, I have acquired a formidable grasp of the doctrine of precedent, statutory interpretation, and the intricate interplay between common law and equity principles. The course content was curated with a judicious balance of academic rigour and intellectual stimulation, fostering an environment conducive to cultivating critical analytical faculties and legal reasoning acumen. The discourse and scholarly materials proffered a nuanced perspective on the manifold complexities inherent to the common law tradition. I am humbled by the privilege of having demonstrated a keen aptitude for grasping the abstruse legal concepts and their practical applications, as evinced by my written assignments and participation in the discourse. This academic pursuit has indelibly enriched my comprehension of the pivotal role of common law in shaping legal systems worldwide. Furthermore, the knowledge and skills garnered from this course have furnished me with an invaluable foundation for prospective endeavours, be they academic or professional, particularly in the realms of law or any vocation necessitating a command of legal principles. My successful culmination of the 'Introduction to English Common Law' course from the illustrious University of London is a testament to my unwavering dedication, intellectual curiosity, and steadfast commitment to scholarly excellence. I deeply appreciate the esteemed institution and its faculty for this enriching intellectual journey. Yours most sincerely, Rohan Rajeev Ghosh.

This course is an absolute necessity for anyone who is interested in British Law, International Law & Humanitarian Law. This course has provided me so much insight and information that i feel encouraged as a beginner to now proceed towards a career further into law than i was. I am now pushing towards my qualifications to study Criminal Psychology & Forensic Psychology degrees as well as a LLB Bachelor Of Law.

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I must say though part of the reason this course is so important and essential is because of the quality of the prof's. I cannot stress this enough. These two prof's have taken so much time, consideration and care into the development of this course and It's presentation. It is easy to follow along, understand and they keep it short, factual and precise. The way they explain things and progress to specific topics is done in such an order that mentally you're building up foundations of knowledge which lead towards the more advance finale. I would also like to point out that this course Literally teaches you as much as an entire 2-3 semesters worth of university education in law degree programs within a span of just weeks. I completed this in under 1 week and passed with an 83%.

A very well structured course with lots of interesting reading materials and activities for the course members throughout the Course. This was my first online course and I find that there are numerous additional skills that I have learnt which was not expected when I first enrolled in the course. IT skills , patience , commitment and independent learning are a few of the skills that I have learnt. I have also learnt to appreciate and benefit from the contributions made by other course members throughout the course. This is extremely essential when you are studying alone in an online environment. I wish them well in their future studies. Last and most importantly, I wish to take this opportunity to convey my deepest appreciation to the two Course Coordinators. Excellent instructional design and a job well done.

I am grateful to have been part of this MOOC by the University of London and I cherish the certificate awarded to me. The tutors where instructive, engaging and precise true to the good reputation of the University of London. The activities are met with precise clarification through videos and lectures. The course explains the authorities and concepts with clarity, building knowledge on the pertinent court decisions and so provides a guide in areas of the law like nuisance, negligence, comparative constitutions, the British constitution and its architecture, the historical development of human rights and the common law courts, clearly summarising the English Common Law for a more than well designed and articulated introductory course.

The course helps me a lot to understand the system of English common law. The classes each week are separated into several modules and tasks, which make it easier to consist in compared to a long video clip for hours. I am really glad that Coursera offers courses with such amazing quality. The lessons from the University of London are inspiring. I highly recommend anyone who is interested in the judicial system take the course. Last but not least, I will keep studying on Coursera and I truly hope that a platform that shares knowledge with the general public should be well maintained!

Without any prior experience of law, this was a great introductory course. It covered a lot of key principles within law that were easy to understand and is great if you’d like a broad overview of English Common Law. The course provides debates around modern legal issues and the final assignment encouraged you to be creative, so I found it quite fun. Although some weeks were more content-heavy than others, this was overall an enjoyable course and I would recommend it to anyone thinking about studying English Common Law or who would like to gain a better insight into it.

The course is well-structured and composed. I was able to gain valuable foundation of the English common law, since my legal background is in civil law jurisdiction. Material is more designed to self-study and delivered clearly and simple. At the beginning was reluctant and thought wasting of time on the tasks like sharing thoughts or discussing some issues, however later I realized it is the most influential part of the task that helps you to develop you critical thinking. I truly appreciate the dedication and hard work of the course creators!!

This has been my first Coursera course. It has also been a superlative course. The instructors did a great job of presenting the material, they provided the student with an abundance of material for their course, and they provided a great number of links which will assist me in a self-tuition of the subject of British Common Law. I hope therefore to apply to the University of London External Programme, for the purpose of obtaining an LLB in law. I would like to thank the instructors for making this excellent course available.

Having no knowledge of anything law related before starting this course, it has now confirmed to me that Law is the career I want to pursue- the range of activities per topic ensures that you understand every aspect, and anything you are unsure about can be discussed in the forum with professionals and also the other students completing the course at the same time as you.

I would recommend to anyone at any level of Law- a very interesting and fulfilling course- 10/10!!!

A thoroughly enjoyable course with a range of interesting and engaging activities including videos and texts. The discussion forums that occurred throughout were also stimulating and allowed myself and others to express opinions and ideas as well as see from the perspective of others. I would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in law and wanting to gain a fundamental understanding of the English Legal System and its key principles.

This course is really meaningful to me, I am able to enrich my knowledge to the English Common Law in terms of the structure and institution of the legal system, and I also understand how law has protected the rights of people. The practice quizzes help a lot, since I can see whether I have learnt anything from the course. I like how the course has divided different topics by week, this really helps me to understand everything step by step!

What I appreciated the most about the course was the frequent check ins/ polls and end of lecture mini tasks that cemented your learning got you thinking independently and formulating arguments about the information. It makes you actually engage with the content and I believe was the reason for my completion/good grade. It was my first foray into a law based course and since then have been accepted onto a college criminal law specialisation.

Merci beaucoup pour cet incroyable et enrichissant enseignement. Merci aux deux Professeures pour votre investissement et votre excellente pédagogie tout au long de ce cours. Chaque semaine est très intéressante et j'ai vraiment pris plaisir à apprendre le droit anglais avec vous. Les quiz, les exercices et les lectures supplémentaires donnés sont très pertinents et permettent d'approfondir notre apprentissage de notre côté. Merci

This course gives a fantastic introduction to English Common Law. As a newbie myself who is yet to graduate the IB, this course has nicely set me up to follow a passion related to law in the UK. Looking into modern real-life cases, historical examples, and the overall development of English Common Law since the ratification of the Magna Carta in the 13th century has only given me the urge to look into English Common Law more.

I sincerely thank the professors for their excellent teaching and the positive energy they bring to this course. The way you explain the concepts of English Common Law is both engaging and easy to understand, which truly motivates learners to continue and dive deeper into the subject. Your passion for the topic inspires confidence and makes this learning experience highly rewarding. Thank you for your dedication and effort!

It was a very good course. It gave me a better understanding of the English Law and how it differs from the US Law. The presentation was good and clear, an delivered at a manageable pace.

Transcriptions of some words were inaccurate.

I also had technical problems with the final test.

This is not a major complaint, just information for the course managers to fix what is necessary.

I highly recommend the course.

A very good introductory course. In places the system is a little "cluncky" eg a scroll bar along side the middle section where the videos and transcript appear would be useful. Also the marking in the peer group analysis should be more flexible not just 0 or 5 for some sections. However, videos well articulated and information easy to digest and not over burdensome. A good course.

The content was presented clearly, and was well structured; from simple to more complicated, and with options to delve deeper into the subjects. The videos were easy to follow as the professors were clear and organized in their instructions and teaching. Thank you Professors! It was also interesting and highly informative to read fellow classmates' comments and inputs.

This introductory course "Introduction to English Common Law" was simply excellent! It enlightened me on the foundation of English Law and provided a clear and smooth flow from the 1215 Magna Carta to the 1689 Bill of Rights, and to current laws, including insights into the EU Law, Human Rights Law.

This foundation gave me a drive to learn more!

It's a really good course and I have learned more about the English Legal System. My knowledge on UK law has widen and I can't wait to learn more from University of London. The lecturers are really calm and the way the explain was really good and understandable. I really had fun learning this course and thank you for giving me this opportunity.

Indeed a unique experience. I thank the concerned team of Coursera to have allowed my financial aid application which enabled me to get an insight into the English legal system. As I aspire to become a solicitor at some point of my life, this course has helped me to identify some of those areas where I should lay more emphasis.

Thanks