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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 co...
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    May 21, 2020

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    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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    Apr 18, 2023

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    The course was excellent! Information was very clear.t he videos were great. I also enjoyed that fact that there was a discussion section with other learners. I learnt so much from other learners.

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    Mar 13, 2021

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

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    Sep 23, 2020

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

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    Feb 14, 2021

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

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    Oct 25, 2022

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

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    Sep 15, 2021

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

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    May 10, 2020

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

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    Nov 6, 2019

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

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    Apr 8, 2020

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

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    Jan 2, 2024

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

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    Dec 10, 2020

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

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    Oct 18, 2021

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

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    Oct 12, 2022

    bery helpful, educational and straightforward to understand

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    Jun 11, 2020

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

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    Jan 28, 2019

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

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    Jul 22, 2020

    Well structured course, great introduction to law.

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    Jan 11, 2021

    Well structured and explained, highly recommended

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    Jun 4, 2021

    A great introduction to a system of law..

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    Mar 13, 2025

    Great course definitely learned a lot.

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    Aug 11, 2024

    Detailed course and very informative

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    Apr 15, 2020

    Best course i have ever come across

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    Sep 13, 2023

    very interesting and insightful

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    Mar 31, 2021

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    Apr 4, 2025

    Fue excelente!

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    Dec 27, 2024

    Great course!

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