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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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    Apr 30, 2020

    Excellent course. Good introduction to English law and I believe that it will help me in my LLB program that is starting tomorrow

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    Apr 26, 2020

    This course has been really interesting, well structured and it has definitely inspired me to further study Law later in my life.

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    Nov 28, 2021

    the course is well taught and resourced with a realistic timetable, the 'what i would expect' from a law course.

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    Jul 18, 2021

    It builds fundamental in my legal career. All the lectures and exercises delivered are of high quality, and in a concise manner.

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    Aug 13, 2020

    I have really enjoyed doing this course as I have learnt so much, while receiving the information in a clear and simple format.

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    Aug 10, 2020

    This course gave me a good insight into English Common Law and I would love to pursue the same in the years to come. Thank you!

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    Jan 11, 2025

    This course has helped me to understand the basics of English law very well, it is very interesting and informative. Thanks!

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    Mar 4, 2022

    This course was very informative. It is also motivating me to enroll in the full course offered by the University of London.

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    By Agathe B

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    Jul 5, 2020

    A very interesting course that is great for beginners looking to learn about the English Common Law. I really recommend it.

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    By Stephanie D

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    Dec 14, 2020

    O curso é bem completo. Eu fiz para complementar a matéria da faculdade.

    As professoras tem um inglês de fácil compreensão.

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    By Uros K

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    Dec 21, 2020

    It was very informational and pleasurable to study, i look forward towards courses who adopt a similar interactive model!

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    Sep 23, 2021

    This is a very well-presented introduction to English Common Law that includes both historical and contemporary issues.

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    Jun 29, 2020

    Introduction to English Common Law is the most detailed and interesting course that gave me a lot of necessary knowledge

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    Jun 9, 2020

    Un excelente curso para los amantes del derecho, te dá las bases que te podrá ayudar a entender el sistema Common Law.

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    By Flavia R

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    Oct 25, 2020

    This course is very interesting, it explains all the aspects of the common law in an accurate way. I really loved it.

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    By Ana R E

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    Mar 11, 2019

    Excellente introduction to de English common law system , im learning the consuetidinary system in English judicy law

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    Oct 3, 2023

    Buen curso, excelente material en un lenguaje técnico y con mucha claridad, con interacción entre los participantes.

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    By Sonia A S

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    Feb 1, 2021

    Fantastic course! It's a perfect introduction for anyone wanting to gain more knowledge on the English Legal System.

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    By Mariam K

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    Sep 4, 2023

    Very beneficial! Recommended. I'd like to see more law courses form the University of London. Tutors were the best.

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    Jul 18, 2021

    It was a nice and comprehensive course about English Common Law and learnt a lot of things already not known to me.

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    Nov 8, 2022

    This course has thought me so much about the English legal system. I believe it to be really beneficial for anyone

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    Oct 10, 2020

    Excellent introduction to English common law; user-friendly and concise, with lots of extra reading opportunities.

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    By Amanda L V P

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    Jul 9, 2020

    Very instructive. It fulfilled what was promised, giving the student an overview of the English common law system.

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    By Alson A

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    Sep 26, 2021

    A very well informative and interactive delivery of the course. Thank you very much for the opportunity to learn

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    By Tshepo M M

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    Mar 7, 2021

    I thoroughly enjoyed the course. I learnt a great deal about the English Legal system that has widened my scope.

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