A Distance Learning Course of 6 Lessons

This course is designed for students and legal assistants who wish to embark on a study of English Law, or to enhance their existing knowledge. This is a foundation course encompassing the elements of Civil, Criminal Law and English Land Law, consisting of six assignments with tests and a final examination.

What is Law and how does it evolve?

The Legal system, the Courts and Judiciary

Contracts and Torts, Civil Actions

The basic components of Criminal Law

Arrest, Indictment, Types of Evidence, intensive discussion of hearsay evidence

Land Law, Legal and equitable Estates, Co-ownership, Easements, Covenants, Adverse possession

Qualification 1: Foundations of English Law Certificate

Foundations of English Law Certificate issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, entitling you to use the letters SAC Cert after your name.

With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor. You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed!

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

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: 60 hrs.

Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

What's Included

All study materials
Study Guide
Full Tutor and Admin support