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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 Amanda M

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Oct 3, 2023

This is an excellent course created and taught by two knowledgeable and personable tutors. Introduction to English Common Law challenges, informs and is thoroughly enjoyable. It has made me want to study Law in greater depth.

By Angeline L C C

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May 25, 2023

A good course for beginners to learn more about the common law and the English Legal System. The videos and readings that are assigned to watch and read are really helpful for me to gain a deeper insight on the subject.

By Maria K

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Sep 24, 2019

Excellent! Dynamic and structured course. It definitely has given me a solid foundation in understanding the English legal system. Thank you to all the creators and to Coursera for making the course available for free!

By Thành N

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Dec 4, 2021

The course gives me a lot, not only the introductory part of the English legal system, but the combination of the EU and English law likewise.

Thank you, two instructors - Ms. Charlotte Crillya and Ms. Eloise Ellis.

By Angel L (

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Dec 31, 2020

Excellent course! Highly recommended! Congratulations and respect to the professors because they have succeeded in teaching so many wonderful things in so little time! Thank you very much! Love and respect!

By Aashiti G

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Nov 14, 2023

This is the best course you can do to pave your way into the English law, it is very crisp and precise; the links and sites mentioned in the course are very helpful for one to understand the concept clearly.

By GRIGORIA G

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May 31, 2020

I have enjoyed this course. The modules are very well organised keeping the balance between the principal concepts, required information and extra material for further knowledge. I wish there was aPart II!

By Matthew P

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May 19, 2020

A really solid set of videos and resources covering some very interesting topics in clear and concise ways. A great introduction to both the common law system of the UK and the UK constitutional framework.

By Utyuzh E

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Jul 3, 2019

Very strong course with excellent structure, organisation of material and system of check of knowledge. It gives very useful key information and stimulates self-training. It inspires to further challenges.

By chan c w

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Oct 24, 2022

Though it's only an online course, it still can offer rich material and cotent to read and understand. It also have discussion forum and feedback to participate in. So I think it's a worth course to take

By Ester P

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May 2, 2020

I´m grateful for learning in this course. Everything on this course is helping me with the completion on my doctoral thesis. And today, I have a better vision of Common Law and much to write about it.

By Julia M

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Mar 23, 2019

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 Дмитрий С

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Jul 30, 2020

That course is really nice, i have got background in "english common law" from University, however i found new interesting information and court practice. I have enjoyed learning in this course.

By Lina G

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Dec 3, 2020

This course is really interesting and i liked it a lot. It took me some time to complete it since i wasnt aware of the duration but overall its a very good course for beginners like me.

By Pablo G R

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Jun 15, 2020

Muy buenas profesoras y profesionales del derecho. Aprendí mucho sobre como es el sistema del common law y de qué manera trabajan los operadores jurídicos en el sistema legal inglés.

By Benjamin A

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Mar 16, 2023

Clear and well-structured course with only relevant information. I am even more excited to study law at uni (if that is even possible!), having completed this introductory course.

By ana c c a

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Jun 1, 2023

Me ha encantado, disfruté conocer un poco acerca del sistema, ha sido muy interesante, también conocer un poco acerca del brexit. Muchas gracias por ofrecer cursos como éste.

By Ewan L

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Jun 5, 2022

Very informative with a good range of material. The discussion prompts encourage you to think critically about the course material. Highly recommend to anyone considering law.

By Martín B P

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Apr 12, 2022

If you wan to introduce yourself in the common law. That's your course! You must do it! You recieve a great framework in a intuitive an interactive way. I really recommend it.

By Ana C C M d B

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Sep 18, 2020

It was very nice to learn about a different system, I just knew de civil law and now I know the common law too and the course made me to have a will to learn more about this.

By Verity S

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Dec 28, 2022

VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE lecturers and thoroughly enjoyed the course..some of it they talked a bit fast and some words could not be understood but extremely knowledgeable people

By Maria A M

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Nov 3, 2020

this is definitely a to-do course for those who want to study an LLM, it gave my a better insight of a common law system and help me to compare with the civil law system.

By Kyriakos P

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May 27, 2020

Really enjoyed the course! I am to start studying for my law degree next September and this course gave me a starter which was really interesting. Keep up the good work!

By Mandadige T D F

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Oct 21, 2020

I would like to thank Ms.Charlotte Crilly and Ms.Eloise Ellis of University of London for their well organized lectures and the causera team for giving this oppotunity.

By Abu B S Y J

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Feb 22, 2023

This a very good and effective course. Every learner who are interested to learn about English Legal System, this course will give you most of it in brief. Excellent.