The five-week course, ‘The Modern Judiciary: Who they are, what they do and why it matters’, introduces students to the legal system and the role of judges within it. It was developed by the judiciary in partnership with King’s College and ran for the first time in February 2020, receiving positive feedback.
One previous
participant commented that they ‘thoroughly enjoyed this course. Its varied
teaching techniques, inspirational speakers and [the] easy to understand
language really helped me get to grips with the course content unlike other courses
I've done previously’.
Another
participant said: ‘I really enjoyed the “human” aspect of this course, and feel
I have come to know the featured judges as real people.’
The course
starts in the week beginning 29 June, and involves three hours of work each
week. Participants will cover the work of the judiciary, examine judges’
portrayal in the media and learn how to understand judgments. The format will
include a range of interactive content, including quizzes, mini-lectures,
articles, case studies and interviews with judges from England & Wales. No
previous legal knowledge is required to enrol.
James Lee,
Reader in English Law and Vice-Dean (Education) for The Dickson Poon School of
Law, said: ‘The course will be particularly suitable for school pupils
considering a career in the law, but will also serve as valuable preparation
for anyone embarking on legal studies in the coming academic year.’
Find out more,
and sign up at: www.futurelearn.com/courses/the-modern-judiciary.
