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English Common Law: Structure and Principles

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Application Deadlines

Ongoing

Programme Duration

6 weeks

Academic Direction
University of London
Modes of Study
Online

The Common Law of England and Wales is one of the major global legal traditions. 

About this course

In order to understand the common law we need to ask some critical questions.

  • What role does democracy play in the development of the common law?
  • To what extent are human rights central to the modern common law?
  • How does the common law of England and Wales relate to the law of the European Union?

Answering these questions will give us insights into the current challenges the law faces and its possible futures.

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The Common Law of England and Wales is one of the major global legal traditions.