Introduction to English Common Law
Discover how English common law evolved through history to shape modern legal systems worldwide and influence contemporary jurisprudence globally.
Discover how English common law evolved through history to shape modern legal systems worldwide and influence contemporary jurisprudence globally.
Dive into the influential world of English common law with this comprehensive course. Discover the historical roots, constitutional background, and key institutions that shape this major global legal tradition. Learn how laws are made and interpreted, explore the English court system, and understand the growing importance of European Union and human rights law. This course covers essential topics such as the British Constitution, court structure, statutes, case law, and the impact of EU law and human rights legislation. Ideal for those interested in law, history, or international relations, this course provides a solid foundation in understanding one of the world's most significant legal systems.
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What you'll learn
Understand the key features and historical development of English common law
Explain the sources and principles of the British Constitution
Describe the structure and function of the English court system
Analyze the process of statutory creation and interpretation
Understand the doctrine of judicial precedent and case law
Evaluate the impact of EU law and human rights legislation on English law
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to English common law, one of the major global legal traditions. Students will explore the history, constitutional background, sources, and institutions of the English legal system. The curriculum covers key aspects of English law, including the British Constitution, the court system, statutory interpretation, case law, and the impact of European Union and human rights law. Through video lectures, readings, discussions, and quizzes, learners will gain a solid understanding of how laws are made and interpreted in England and Wales, and how this system influences legal practices worldwide. The course also touches on current challenges and opportunities facing English common law in today's political, economic, and social environment.
Introduction to the English Legal System
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
Constitutional Principles of the English Legal System
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
The Court System
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Statutes
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Case Law
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
The European Union, European Convention on Human Rights and Human Rights Act 1998
Module 6 · 8 Hours to complete
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Instructors
Teaching Fellow and Legal Consultant with Extensive Public Law Experience
Charlotte Crilly is a Teaching Fellow on the University of London Undergraduate Laws Programme and an Associate Lecturer and Consultant at the Open University. She has also taught at BPP University Law School and has a wealth of legal experience, having worked as a qualified solicitor in private practice and as an Advisory Lawyer in Government. Charlotte spent several years in the Public Law team at the Law Commission and has freelanced as a Legal Research and Policy Consultant. With an LLM from University College London and an MA in Jurisprudence from the University of Oxford, she is also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Senior Lecturer in Public Law and European Union Law
Dr. Eloise Ellis is a Senior Lecturer at the University of East Anglia, specializing in Public Law and European Union Law. She also serves as a Visiting Professor at the University of Salzburg and the Institute of Law in Jersey. Previously, she taught at King's College London and Queen Mary, University of London. After earning her LLB (Hons) from King's College London, Eloise worked as a political adviser and policy manager before transitioning to academia, where her practical experience informs her teaching and research. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and holds a Master's degree in Higher Education Practice. Dr. Ellis has been actively involved in developing resources for Public Law through the London International course over the past decade, highlighting her commitment to education and curriculum development. Her research interests include constitutional reform and the role of Parliamentary Select Committees, with her doctoral work examining their impact on political and constitutional reform.
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