The MOOC Revolution: Law Schools

English Common Law: Structure and Principles

School: University of London
Platform: Coursera
Link: English Common Law: Structure and Principles
Start Date: To Be Announced (6 Weeks Long)
Workload: 5-10 Hours per Week
Instructor: Adam Gearey
Credentials: Professor Geary teaches in the international law program at the University of London. Before his appointment, he was a visiting scholar at the University of California at Berkeley. He has also taught at the University of Hong Kong and published Justice as Welfare in 2012.
Graded: No certification available
Description: This foundational course examines the framework of customs and judicial precedents that comprise British common law. Over six weeks, it covers the history of common law; its differences from statutory law; the structure of the courts; the legislative process; the role of judges in interpreting and establishing precedents; and the impact of the European Union on English common law. The course consists of videos, readings, online activities, and research exercises.
Review: None Available

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