Prepare to Study Law

Prepare to Study Law

Prepare to Study Law is a preparatory course designed for high school students aspiring to pursue university education in the legal field. This course offers insights into the legal profession for students preparing to apply to universities worldwide. It provides comprehensive knowledge about the legal profession, including a historical perspective on the field, the practical relevance of law in our daily lives, diverse career specialisations, and more. Students with a keen interest in studying law play a pivotal role in shaping the future world in which people live, influencing justice and governance.

 

Key features:

●     Relevant for different high school curriculum

●     Meets international standards

●     Useful as evidence of preparation for a future course of study

●     Fully online video-based course

●     Self-printed certificates

●     Course duration: 1-2 study hours

●     Suitable for students from 15 years

Aims of the course

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

Explain why studying law is important to society and the impact of legal practices on individuals.

Describe the role of legal professionals and what they do in the analysis and resolution of legal matters for individuals.

Identify different types of law-related careers in which students can specialise after completing an undergraduate degree.

List the different skills and knowledge from high school subjects necessary to study law at a university or college.

Who is this for?

Anyone who is aged 15 years and older in high school or secondary school around the world.

Anyone exploring careers and planning to study this course at a university or college anywhere in the world.

 

What will you be learning on this course?

Module 1- What is law?

This module begins with a brief history of law, and sheds light on the foundational aspects of the legal system and explores the importance of the legal field and its  impact on our daily life.  It also explores the key terminologies used in the legal profession.

Module 2- Who is a lawyer?

You will gain insights into the fundamental requirements for a career in law and understand the important roles legal professionals play in the society. As experts in the legal field,  legal professionals employ different methods and operate within specific legal frameworks.  Understanding these dynamics is essential for achieving success.

Module 3- Different law careers

Students explore different legal specialties, examining the different branches of law with references to accomplished professionals and specific cases that demonstrate the practical applications of each specialisation.

Module 4- Skills required to be a lawyer.

This module identifies some relevant high school subjects for studying law. In addition, some useful skills are also covered for high school students to develop.

Final Assessment

Once all the online course modules are completed, you will be able to take the graded final course assessment. The assessment consists of 20 multiple-choice questions covering all the content studied in all the modules. The pass mark is 70%. The answers are marked instantly, so you will know whether you have passed as soon as you finish. You can revisit the course material and retake the assessment as many times as necessary at no additional cost if you don't pass it.

Certification

This course has been designed to meet international standards to reflect the diverse landscape of architecture as a global discipline. Upon completion of this course, students will receive a certificate of completion as evidence and proof of study.

Language of instruction

English

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