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The Modern Judiciary: Who They Are, What They Do and Why it Matters

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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.

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

Intermediate

Course Format

Online
Self-paced
Video-based

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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 content

Pros 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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