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About the Course

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....

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FR

Mar 14, 2020

Very well structured course that allows you to make an interesting first "dive" into English law.

Strongly recommended for those interested in acquiring preliminary knowledge of English Common Law.

FA

May 21, 2020

A comprehensive introduction to English Law. The lecturers outline things in a very clear manner and the readings cover the topic well. The quizzes are quite demanding. It is a very enjoyable course.

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By Bina S

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Jun 8, 2020

Really interesting broad overview of the English legal system and its part in the constitutional governance of the UK

By Nicolás S

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Jun 29, 2020

Very helpful to understand the basics of English Common Law! Thanks to Coursera and U of London for the opportunity!

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Feb 10, 2019

Concise, clear, engaging. Fun quizzes to memorise fundamentals. Good bibliography notes at the end of each week.

By Rafael E

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Sep 23, 2021

The course was very helpful and well structured. Technology and different kind of online learning are used well

By Alex J

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Aug 2, 2020

Good foundation course for UK law. It's geared towards a very basic level but was still very informative.

By Dev M

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Jun 24, 2024

Very Helpful for beginners to understand the Law that'll help everyone to enrich other legal aspects.

By Uday

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May 6, 2021

After finishing this course, you will gain a lot of knowledge related to the law system in England.

By sricharan s

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Apr 28, 2020

The Course is very well structured and it helps in understanding the basics of English common law.

By Antony A

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May 15, 2021

It was amazing not only exploring British Common Law but about the Government and Law in General!

By anadi m

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Apr 21, 2020

the court system can be explained in more detailed like court with their different jurisdiction

By Natasha S

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Aug 12, 2020

I enjoyed this course. It is a good primer for anybody interested in the English legal system.

By A S

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Mar 13, 2021

Very good learning of ELS, a lot of material guidance provided to have the understanding.

By VIBHA J 2

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Sep 23, 2020

We were asked to read too much and there were too many assignments but they were helpful.

By mwaji s

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Feb 14, 2021

Really informative course. I now have the foundation on which to build my law career.

By Drewpow

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Oct 25, 2022

Insighful and broken into managable sessions with useful resources and guides.

By Harsh R s

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Sep 15, 2021

It was insightful. As an international student i found it simple yet important.

By kyle c

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May 10, 2020

a useful introductory course that has given a good range of basic information

By Jamie B T

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Nov 6, 2019

Very good course with informative and interesting lesson subjects every week.

By Sebastián D

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Apr 8, 2020

Great course, to understand the basics of the common law system in the UK.

By M S

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Jan 2, 2024

Clear Introduction to English Law. However, not enough details...

By Mayuko F

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Dec 10, 2020

Some of the information was a little old but it was a good class.

By okeke m

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Oct 18, 2021

Beautiful Course. Now, i understand the English legal system.

By Airewele O

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Oct 12, 2022

bery helpful, educational and straightforward to understand

By Ezz A

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Jun 11, 2020

I like this way to learn and this course topics was so great

By Brigitte R

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Jan 28, 2019

Good course! It was really good to correct other essays.