English Legal System (Byte Size Skills Course)
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English Legal System Course
In this course we deal with the need for law in our society and explain something of the origins of our legal system. People go to law in search of some remedy or are taken to court because another seeks a remedy against them. The course also deals with the difference between common law and equity but more importantly there is some discussion about the rights and remedies which each provides.
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Subjects
- Equity
- Law
- IT Law
- IT
- English
- Skills and Training
Course programme
Syllabus
Introduction
Objectives
Section One: The Nature of Law
Introduction
Some social functions of law
Criminal and civil law
Common law and equity
Equitable rights
Equitable remedies
Maxims of equity
Common law damages
Summary of section one
Section Two: Sources of Law
Legislation
Statutory interpretation
Precedent
European Union law
Summary of section two
Section Three: The Courts and Tribunals
Possible classifications
The legal process
Criminal courts
Indictable offences
Summary offences
Offences triable either way
Civil courts
Tribunals
Arbitration
Mediation
Summary of section three
Section Four: Legal Personnel and Legal Aid
Magistrates
Juries
Members of tribunals
The solicitor
The barrister
The judges
Legal aid and other sources of legal assistance
Summary of section four
Additional questions
Additional questions: guidance
Tutor-marked Question Paper
Reading list
Study HoursThis is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.
The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 20 hrs.
English Legal System (Byte Size Skills Course)