English Legal System (Byte Size)

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.

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

Qualifications

On completion of your course, you will receive the dual award:

Award 1 is issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges: English Legal System (Byte Size) Certificate

English Legal System (Byte Size) Certificate issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, to view a sample of the college’s award, please click here.

Requirements for Entry

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

Study Options

In order to offer our students the most convenient and flexible distance learning courses, Stonebridge Associated College offers you the option to study for your course via two methods:

• 1. Via the traditional paper-based method.
• 2. Through the online method via ElearnUK.

If you do not have Internet access, or would prefer to study this course via the traditional paper/postal based study method, you can find more information on the course by clicking on the link below.

Stonebridge Prices

Studying by Post. If you would like to pay by instalments, we do offer an affordable interest free payment plan scheme which allows you to spread the cost of your course over a number of months. However, to use this option you will need to study for your course using the traditional paper-based method. For more information on our payment plans please visit our website at www.stonebridge.uk.com

The reason why the course fee is less if you choose to study online, is because with online study there are no costs associated with postage and printing etc. and thus we are able to offer the course at a reduced rate.

The total amount payable over the term's period, is no more than the total cash price of the course.
(APR = 0%). Written quotations are available on request.

Study Hours

This 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.