Law for Non-Lawyers

Introduction to Law

Lloyd England, James Milsom, and Alishia Prpich

To be legally aware is to be empowered.

Get an accessible introduction to the common law system

This free online course will provide an introductory insight to the common law system, variations of which are used in countries that are home to 2.3 billion people worldwide.

The course will introduce key legal doctrines and principles in readily accessible formats and language. Case studies will illuminate common applications of the law in real life scenarios, enabling you to explore the relevance of specific subjects to your own professional and personal circumstances, and legal jurisdiction.

Apply the law to your professional and personal life

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

locate and apply relevant regulatory requirements
identify, research, articulate and apply the legal principles relevant to your professional and personal life
communicate effectively about legal principles, rights and responsibilities
anticipate and mitigate legal risk and problems arising in your professional and personal life.

Learn with one of Australia’s top law schools

The course is an extension of the multi-disciplinary subject that lead educator, Lloyd England, already offers to students at the Monash University Faculty of Law – one of the largest and most prestigious law schools in Australia.

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Reviews summary

Accessible introduction to common law system

This is a highly acclaimed introduction to common law systems, and will prove a great option for learners hoping to refine their knowledge of the legal system, legal rights, and legal responsibilities within their own countries' jurisdictions.

Course time commitment is variable based on learner's needs.

"It took me nearer five hours a week than three, but that may be due to my interaction and what I chose to do rather than the course design."

Suitable for 1st-timers in legal study.

"Great course: It was an amazing experience at my first shot at Law."

Real-world case studies strengthen learning.

"Case studies will illuminate common applications of the law in real life scenarios..."

Well-designed course presented by experts.

"The course was superbly designed and executed by the team at Monash Univ."

Well-designed course provides practical info on laws and applications.

"The course was very insightful and gave practical information relating to laws and how they can they be applied in everyday life."

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