• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Common Law

Common Law Courses

Common Law courses can help you learn legal reasoning, case analysis, statutory interpretation, and the principles of precedent. You can build skills in critical thinking, legal writing, and effective advocacy techniques. Many courses introduce tools like legal research databases and case management software, that support analyzing case law and preparing legal documents. Key topics often include tort law, contract law, and property law, providing a comprehensive understanding of how common law operates in various contexts.

Popular Common Law Courses and Certifications


  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    B

    Berklee

    Copyright Law in the Music Business

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Lawsuits, Court Systems, Music, Litigation and Civil Justice, Musical Composition, Legal Risk, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Digital Assets, Case Law, Commercial Laws

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    719 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    SkillUp

    Employment Law for Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Management Training And Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Legal Contracts and Agreements for Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Commercial Laws, Risk Management, Entrepreneurial Finance, Legal Risk, Contract Negotiation, Entrepreneurship, Contract Management, Contract Review, Personal Injury Law, Legal Strategy, New Business Development, Civil Law, Intellectual Property, Contract Compliance, Insurance and Warranty Claims Processing, Fundraising

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    131 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of Washington

    Business Law: A Community of Practice with Paralegals

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Strategy, Commercial Laws, Governance, Legal Support, Legal Risk, Case Law, Corporate Finance, Civil Law, Equities, Organizational Structure, Analysis, Registration, Business, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Santa Barbara

    Civil Rights Law

    Skills you'll gain: Compensation Analysis, Compensation Management, Human Resources, Human Resource Management, Human Resource Policies, Labor Compliance, Labor Law, Civil Law, Human Resources Management and Planning, HR Tech, Record Keeping, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Disciplinary Procedures, Accountability Frameworks, Compensation and Benefits, Accountability, Investigation, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Pennsylvania

    U.S. Health Law Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Systems, Medicaid, Medicare, Managed Care, Health Care, Personal Injury Law, Health Care Administration, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Court Systems, Legal Risk, Plaintiff, Lawsuits, Informed Consent, Civil Law, Litigation and Civil Justice, Case Law, Adjudication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    267 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Employment Contracts

    Skills you'll gain: Labor Law, Contract Review, Arbitration, Labor Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Contract Compliance, Contract Management, Legal Risk, Compensation Management, Case Law, Mitigation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    64 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    Universiteit Leiden

    International Humanitarian Law in Theory and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Proceedings, International Relations, Child Welfare, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Case Law, Journalism, Case Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Preview
    Preview
    A

    AI CERTs

    AI for Legal Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Contract Management, Contract Compliance, Predictive Modeling, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Michigan

    AI for Lawyers: Learning and Leading

    Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Advocacy, Artificial Intelligence, AI Integrations, Communication, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Constructive Feedback, Leadership, Adaptability, Communication Strategies, Creativity, Generative AI

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    31 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Santa Barbara

    Wage and Hour Law

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Human Resource Policies, Labor Compliance, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Management, Workforce Management, Compensation Management, Labor Law, Job Analysis, Operational Risk, Payroll, Risk Mitigation, Compliance Auditing, Risk Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Privacy Law and HIPAA

    Skills you'll gain: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Health Information Management, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Loss Prevention, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Governance, Data Security, Security Controls, Incident Response, Risk Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    187 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

1…567…213

In summary, here are 10 of our most popular common law courses

  • Copyright Law in the Music Business: Berklee
  • Employment Law for Managers: SkillUp
  • Legal Contracts and Agreements for Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Business Law: A Community of Practice with Paralegals: University of Washington
  • Civil Rights Law: University of California, Santa Barbara
  • U.S. Health Law Fundamentals: University of Pennsylvania
  • Employment Contracts: University of Pennsylvania
  • International Humanitarian Law in Theory and Practice : Universiteit Leiden
  • AI for Legal Professionals: AI CERTs
  • AI for Lawyers: Learning and Leading: University of Michigan

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok