Legal Studies - Laws and the Judicial System
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Equivalent to FETAC: Level 5 | Equivalent to QCF (UK): Level 3
Learn all about the judical system and gain a good understanding of different laws
This free online law course presents the learner with a basic introduction to the world of legal studies. The lessons explore the definition of law and the role it plays in society, the nuanced differences between civil and criminal law and how various laws evolve over time. The course is an ideal study-aid for law students or for those who wish to acquaint themselves with the fundamentals of legal systems.
Modules in Legal Studies - Laws and the Judicial System
On completion of this course you will understand the different characteristics of law such as fairness, access, time, values, effectiveness, resolution of disputes and the mechanisms in the dispute resolution framework.You will know the different classifications of civil and criminal law. You will be able to identify who is responsible for changing the law and the reasons laws need to changed for an effective legal system. You will understand the roles of the judge, parliament and courts and the meaning of the doctrine of precedent. You will be more aware of the relationships between law-making bodies including their strengths and weaknesses.
Emmanuel Aisin - Nigeria
2013-04-15 21:04:38
For the first time in my life, I have the opportunity to learn something I have always wanted to, lack of finance deprived me of further studies after a four year parttime diploma course which I presently work with. I truly appreciate, it is a nice course.
Bright Peasah - United States of America
2012-10-12 20:10:03
Course Module: Characteristics of effective laws
Course Topic: The Resolution of Disputes
Comment: Clear understanding
Bright Peasah - United States of America
2012-10-12 18:10:01
Course Module: Characteristics of effective laws
Course Topic: The Element of Fairness
Comment: The course is really exciting and full of comprenhensions
Bright Peasah - United States of America
2012-10-12 04:10:27
Course Module: Characteristics of effective laws
Course Topic: Fairness, Access, Time and Values
Comment: But in most cases there may be the existence of effective lgal system but factors such as bribery and corruption, favoritism and nepotism, racial discrimination may render the effectiveness of the law.This may lead high level of crime rates in the country.
Akia Peltier - Trinidad and Tobago
2012-09-26 02:09:37
Course Module: Characteristics of effective laws
Course Topic: The Element of Fairness
Comment: I really like what am learning on this free online course, it showed me that I have the potential to read and understand even without a teacher standing before me.Am really happy that I came across the online course because it is of great benefit to me, I also learnt that someone is innocent until proven guilty,I also learnt about the fairness in court, how to resolve dispute wow this is great.One thing I'll like to find out is after finish this course how am I to receive my certificate or diploma?