Brief Introduction
Explore the role of judges in the UK and learn about the daily business of judging, from common law to judicial diversity.Course Summary
Explore the role of judges in the modern judicial system and learn about the challenges they face with this online course from King's College London.Key Learning Points
- Learn about the different types of judges and their roles in the judicial system.
- Explore the key challenges faced by judges in modern times.
- Understand the ways in which the judicial system is adapting to meet modern challenges.
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the role of judges and the judicial system
- Identify the key challenges faced by judges in modern times
- Apply knowledge of legal ethics to real-world scenarios
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior knowledge of the judicial system required
- Basic understanding of legal terminology is helpful
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Video-based
Similar Courses
- Justice
- International Human Rights Law
Related Education Paths
- Master of Laws (LLM) in International Business Law
- Master of Laws (LLM) in International Law and World Order
Related Books
Requirements
- This course is designed primarily for young people interested in studying law. The course will also be of interest to those at the beginning of their undergraduate law degrees as part of an Introduction to the English (& Welsh) Legal System course or module, and for non-Law university students interested in pursuing a career in the law. There are no prerequisites for this course and anyone with an interest in the legal system of England and Wales would enjoy this course.
Outline
- Judges and the Legal System Introduction and Engagement Understanding the Legal System of England and Wales Judges and Legal Reasoning Common Law Reasoning Statutory Interpretation Reasoning in Practice Judging in Courts and Tribunals Reminder of Court Structures Criminal Courts Sentencing Civil Cases Tribunals The UK Supreme Court, CoVid-19; and Conclusions Judges beyond the Court Room Introduction Judicial activities outside of court Judicial Appointments Diversity in the Judiciary Judges, the Media and the Public Introduction to Week 5: Judges, the Media and the Public Judges and the Media Judicial Independence Conclusions
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the inner workings of the modern judiciary with this comprehensive course. Learners have found the course to be insightful and engaging, with many praising the depth of knowledge provided by the instructors.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Insightful and engaging course contentPros from User Reviews
- Instructors provide in-depth knowledge
- Course is well-structured and easy to follow
- Great for those interested in law or the legal system
- Interactive activities keep learners engaged
- Access to a global community of learners
Cons from User Reviews
- Some learners found the course too basic
- Course may be too focused on UK legal system for non-UK learners
- Peer assessments can be subjective
- Limited feedback from instructors
- Some technical issues reported with the online platform
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