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Diploma in Legal Studies
Improve your knowledge of effective laws in the courts
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Description
This Diploma in Legal Studies course from Alison.com gives you the opportunity to study key subjects in legal studies, greatly increasing your understanding and knowledge of legal systems and related procedures and practices.
You will review the types of law and how they are created, how the adversary legal system operates, and what types of legal procedures there are.
Modules
Characteristics of effective laws
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Fairness, Access, Time and Values
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Elements or Characteristics of Effectiveness
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The Element of Fairness
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The Principle of Access
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The Resolution of Disputes
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The Legal System
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Various Mechanisms in the Dispute Resolution Framework
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Mechanisms in the Dispute Resolution Framework
Civil and criminal law
How and why the law changes
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How the Law Changes: Introduction
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Parliament
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Delegated Bodies
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Courts
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Why the law changes: Introduction
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Social Developments
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Changing Technology
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Changing Values
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Methods used in changing the law
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Examples of Factors causing Changes in the Law
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Role of a Law Reform Body
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The Role of the Courts in Changing the Law
How do judges make laws?
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Role of Parliament and the Court
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The Doctrine of Precedent
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Interpretation of Past Decisions
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Role of Courts
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Reasons for the Interpretation of Legislation
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Effect of the Interpretation of Legislation
Relationships between law-making bodies
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Parliament, Delegated Authorities and the Courts
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Similarities between Parliament and the Courts
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Differences between Parliament and the Courts
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Strengths of Law-making by Parliament
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Weaknesses of Law-making by Parliament
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Strengths of Law-making by Courts
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Weaknesses of Law-making by Courts
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Strengths and Advantages of Delegated Legislation
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Weaknesses/Disadvantages of Delegated Legislation
The Adversary trial system
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Adversary trial system: definition
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Features of the adversary system of trial
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Strengths of the adversary system
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Weaknesses of the adversary system
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Inquisitorial system of trial: definition
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Reforms to the adversary system
The Court hierarchy
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Reasons for the existence of the court hierarchy: specialisation and administrative efficiency
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Reasons for the existence of the court hierarchy: system of appeals
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Reasons for the existence of the court hierarchy: doctrine of precedent
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Reasons for the existence of specialised courts and tribunals (SCATS): specialisation
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Reasons for the existence of specialised courts and tribunals (SCATS): costs
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Reasons for the existence of specialised courts and tribunals (SCATS): speed
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Reasons for the existence of the court hierarchy
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Reasons for the existence of specialised courts and tribunals (SCATs)
The Jury system
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Jury system: definition
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Composition and empanelling of a jury
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Role of a jury
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Strengths of jury system
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Problems of jury system
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Reforms to the jury system
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Alternatives to the jury system
Civil procedure
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Court processes and procedures: civil procedure
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Civil pre-trial procedure
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Civil trial/hearing procedure
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Civil post-trial procedure
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Strengths of civil procedure
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Problems of civil procedure
Criminal procedure
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Criminal procedure: the nature of proceedings
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Criminal procedure - criminal pre-trial procedure
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Criminal procedure: criminal trial procedure
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Criminal procedure: criminal post-trial procedure
Civil cases and criminal disputes
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Nature of disputes
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Alternative methods of dispute resolution
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Advantages and disadvantages of methods of dispute resolution
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Inappropriate mechanisms for dispute-resolution
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Criminal cases and civil disputes: types of disputes
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Jurisdiction of specialised courts
Assessment
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this legal studies online course, you will know the characteristics of effective laws. It will help you to understand the difference between civil and criminal law. Laws are continuously changing; this course will inform you about the methods used to change laws and the reasons for such changes. The role a judge has in making laws is essential to understanding the different aspects of law-making within the courts. You will be more aware of the relationship between the various law-making bodies and learn of the adversary trial system, court hierarchy, the jury system, and civil and criminal procedures.
Certification
All Alison courses are free to enrol, study and complete. To successfully complete this Diploma course and become an Alison Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment. Once you have completed this Diploma course, you have the option to acquire an official Diploma, which is a great way to share your achievement with the world. Your Alison Diploma is:
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