Free Online Law Courses

There are dozens of courses covering a broad range of topics among Alison’s free online law courses. They are suitable for anyone who is considering a career in the legal professions or for those who need to brush up on the legal requirements relating to a particular field of work. For instance, the short certificate course General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a popular choice for any business operating within the European Union that wants to safeguard individuals’ data, and avoid hefty fines for non-compliance. We suggest Legal Office Administration for anyone who is interested in clerical work with law professionals. Are you interested in a career in law enforcement or the criminal justice system? Introduction to Criminal Investigation: Processes, Practices and Thinking will guide you through the most widely used steps for solving crimes and gathering evidence to support a prosecution.

Get to grips with criminal investigations, make sure your business complies with regulations or find out what’s involved in working in a legal office with Alison’s free online certificate courses in law. These are short, practical courses that can be completed in under 5 hours. We recommend General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for anyone dealing with the EU who needs to comply with the regulations that protect personal information. We recommend Legal Office Administration for those interested in working as a paralegal. It describes the different branches of law, such as criminal, family, business and conveyancing and goes into preparing legal documents and contracts. Prepare for a career in criminology or law enforcement and learn to think like a sleuth with the Introduction to Criminal Investigation: Processes, Practices and Thinking. 

Explore your area of interest in depth with Alison’s free online diploma courses in law. These courses, lasting up to 20 hours, can inform or refresh your knowledge about anything from business to environmental law. We recommend the Diploma in International Convention and Maritime Law for its deep dive into the regulations, rights and responsibilities around marine vessels. It covers admiralty law versus maritime law, important conventions and codes, seaworthiness, flag state requirements and much more. Alison’s Diploma in International Finance majors on corporate finance but includes teaching on such legal matters as international property rights and the World Justice Project’s rule of law index. We also suggest the Advanced Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights and Competition Law for its teaching on trademarks along real life examples of violations of competition law and the role of the European Court of Justice in resolving disputes.