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    Learner Reviews & Feedback for Introduction to English Common Law by University of London

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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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    Aug 18, 2023

    The course is pretty helpful for students who want to know English Common Law as an Introduction.

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    Oct 16, 2022

    Very interesting and complex subject delivered by all contributors exceptionally well. Thank you.

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    Aug 21, 2020

    A very enjoyable course that has taught me the key information I was seeking regarding common law.

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    Feb 24, 2021

    A really good introduction to common law; I enjoyed it, and the two lecturers were great. Thanks.

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    Nov 25, 2020

    Excellent introductory course on all the fundamentals of English Common Law and the legal system.

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    Mar 21, 2020

    Very helpful. It is very interesting to express and review different point of views on the forum.

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    Sep 5, 2019

    a good introduction to common law, it explains many basic concept for a good start into the topic

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    Sep 27, 2020

    One question wasn't correct anymore. Head of the european comission is now Ursula von der Leyen.

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    By Ranjan K

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    Jul 3, 2020

    Great learning experience. The elementary nature of the course makes it all the more attractive.

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    Jun 12, 2020

    Gorgeous course. Thanks a lot to each professors.They were brilliant. Now I feel myself smarter

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    May 29, 2020

    I truly enjoy learning. I have learned a lot and the experience was great. Thank you very much.

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    May 16, 2020

    Me agrado bastante pero en la semana 6 el cuestionario está fuera de tiempo, saludos y gracias.

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    By Samsuddoha K

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    Nov 30, 2020

    Very good & very energetic course. It helped me to learn a lot of Besic things of Common Law.

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    Aug 2, 2021

    I really enjoyed the course, which helped me to understand the basics of English Common Law.

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    Jun 25, 2021

    It was a brilliant course. I would like to finish several courses about English Common Law.

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    Sep 26, 2020

    This was a really fantastic course and it has certainly inspired me to pursue further study.

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    By Sarah W

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    Jul 27, 2020

    Amazing course with a brilliant range of resources and activities to keep learners engaged!!

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    By Samarthya L

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    May 17, 2022

    Great learning experience! Thank you for the insights taught about the English law system.

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    By Victoria B

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    Sep 29, 2023

    Great course. Very informative. I love the use of videos and texts from multiple sources.

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    By Anees K

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    Aug 5, 2023

    absolutely amazing course if you want to go through English Legal system this is for you

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    By Anaïs G

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    Oct 20, 2020

    A very clear and understandable online classes about the bases of the british law system.

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    Dec 5, 2020

    Very good. A comprehensive and enjoyable course. Not too hard, and not too easy either.

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    By Maximiliano A Z

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    Jul 15, 2020

    It's a very dynamic course, they really make you investigate and learn. I recommend it.

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    By Meara K

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    Jun 3, 2020

    Great experience overall, the workload is easy to manage and it is a good introduction.

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    By Nourhan K

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    Apr 19, 2022

    I loved this course so much ,I have learned many things about the English legal system

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