History of English Law: A Comprehensive Summary

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A comprehensive summary of the History English Law and its Legal System

Created byShaveen Bandaranayake

Last updated 7/2018

English

What you'll learn

You will learn the important historical overtures of the English Law and its Legal System
An appreciation of the evolution of the English Legal System
Understand the relevance of modern Constitutional Law through a historical perspective
Develop techniques to enrich your answers to examination questions

Course content

5 sections • 13 lectures • 1h 25m total length

Welcome to The Law Simplified1:00
Welcome to The Law Simplified!
The History of the English Law is a fascinating subject which discusses not only the origins of the English Law but also how its procedure has evolved over time. This course aims to provide you with a overview of that history and procedure and 'peak' your interest in further learning as well.
How This Course is Structured3:27
Course Outline
This video breaks down the main topics that will be covered in this course

Introduction & Exchequer8:47
Introduction to the Courts of the Common Law & Exchequer
We begin our discussion into the Courts of the Common Law by identifying the centralized nature of it, specifically with reference to the King's Council and its respective hierarchy.
Court of Common Pleas5:55
Court of Common Pleas
In this lesson, we will continue our discussion on the different Courts which made up the King's Council, beginning with the Court of Common Pleas.
King's Bench6:51
King's Bench
The King's Bench dealt primarily with any breach of the 'King's Peace' and as such dealt with Criminal matters. In this lesson, we will dive deeper into how it manifestly enriched the King's Council and more broadly, the Courts of the Common Law.
Eyre System6:48
Eyre System
The Eyre System or Itinerant Justices were a means of dispensing the King's justice throughout the realm. In this lesson, we will analyze how it shaped the concept of 'Attorney' and how the Eyre System can be considered as the inception of the legal practice as we know it today.
Court of Chancery: Part I7:31
Court of Chancery
One of the most interesting aspects of the Courts of the Common Law stems from its early division of equitable principles. The Court of Chancery played a pivotal role in its development and in this lesson, we begin by identifying its role and its development.
Court of Chancery: Part II9:43
Court of Chancery: Part II
We continue and conclude our lesson on the Court of Chancery by assessing the reforms which have take place over the years.

Introduction6:49
Appeals: Introduction
The concept of appeal was initially unheard of in UK, primarily due decisions being considered 'divine' and thus human error being untenable. In this lesson, we will begin by addressing this fact before proceeding to discuss the topic holistically.
Development of Appeal5:30
Appeals: Development
In this lesson, we continue to discuss the process of Appeal and how it development over time in the UK.
Writs and Reform7:23
Appeals: Writs and Reform
The Writ instrument is one which invokes a number of orders and has been through the ages a means of addressing unfairness. In this lesson, we conclude our discussion on Appeals by outlining the various types of Prerogative Writs and the reforms that took place therein.

Requirements

Anyone who's fascinated by English Law, its Legal System and its historic roots
Being a Law student is an advantage

Description

History of English Law: A Comprehensive Summary

Whether you are a new student in Law or someone who is fascinated by the English Legal System and its historic roots, "The Law Simplified" course on the History of English Law will give you a comprehensive summary of the subject.

Many students who study the Law, find it difficult to connect all of the pieces together. Thus, this course will give you a "bird's eye" overview of the entire subject.

The History of English Law provides a great primer for students enrolled in any Law Degree based on English Law. It provides context for why certain aspects of Public Law and the Legal System in general have been 'shaped' in the way it has.

This course has been adapted to suit the needs of Law students worldwide!

Remember, this is not a substitute for thorough learning, but it will be a great resource for students who want to recap the entire syllabus and for those who want a better, clearer and more concise understanding of the principles - or simply anyone who's interested in learning the History of English Law!

Features:

- Digestible chunks of knowledge: everything you need to know on each topic, simplified

- Downloadable Slide Deck, that will give you the bigger picture of the subject and assist you in following the course

- Q&A via the platform to guide you on historical aspects of the English Law and its Legal System

Who this course is for:

Anyone who's fascinated by the English Legal System and its historic roots
Students reading for a common law LL.B programme
Students reading for a BA or equivalent in History will find this course to be an invaluable supplement

History of English Law: A Comprehensive Summary

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Course content

Welcome to The Law Simplified!2 lectures • 4min

The Anglo Saxon Legal System1 lecture • 12min

Courts of the Common Law6 lectures • 46min

Appeals3 lectures • 20min

Congratulations!1 lecture • 4min

Requirements

Description

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