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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


  • S

    Skillshare

    SEO Audits: Find & Fix Common Website SEO Issues

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Optimization, Auditing, Web Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Frontend Performance, Digital Marketing Tools, Prioritization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Employment Law: The Gig Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Labor Law, Workers Compensation, Labor Relations, Labor Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Studies, Employee Relations, Employee Retirement Income Security Act, Benefits Administration, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Workforce Management, Regulatory Requirements, Case Law, Advocacy

    ★ 5 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    New York University

    Climate Change and Human Rights

    Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Environmental Issue, Legal Proceedings, Legal Strategy, Social Justice, Environmental Policy, Lawsuits, Litigation and Civil Justice, Sustainable Development, Environmental Laws, Climate Change Adaptation, Advocacy, Climate Change Mitigation

    ★ 4.7 (926) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Logic In Philosophy: Logical Fallacies And Common Mistakes

    Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychology

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Rice University

    Physics 102 - Magnetic Fields and Faraday's Law

    Skills you'll gain: Torque (Physics), Physics, electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics, Calculus, Electrical Systems, Integral Calculus, Scientific Visualization, Problem Solving

    ★ 4.8 (26) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Q

    Queen Mary University of London

    Cloud Computing Law: Data Protection and Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Information Privacy, Cyber Governance, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Data Governance, Regulatory Requirements, Data Sharing, Legal Risk, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Import/Export, Incident Management, Case Law

    ★ 4.9 (78) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Chemerinsky on Constitutional Law - The Structure of Government

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Case Law, Court Systems, Adjudication, Legal Proceedings, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, International Relations, Governance, Case Studies

    ★ 4.8 (98) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Contract Types and Terms

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Risk, Contract Management, Contract Review, Risk Mitigation, Procurement, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Vendor Contracts, Purchasing, Technical Communication, Decision Making, Verification And Validation, Verbal Communication Skills, Case Studies, Strategic Decision-Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Compensation Analysis in Law Firms

    Skills you'll gain: Compensation Management, Compensation Analysis, Compensation Strategy, Compensation and Benefits, Legal Technology, People Analytics, Job Evaluation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Benchmarking, AI literacy, Labor Compliance, Generative AI Agents, Data Ethics, Analysis, AI Integrations

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The State University of New York

    Data Analytics in Sports Law and Team Management

    Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Facility Management, Performance Analysis, Financial Data, Facility Operations, Business Analytics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Data Management, People Analytics, Data Analysis, Performance Measurement, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Risk, Health Technology, Contract Management, Operations Management

    ★ 4.8 (31) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Making Successful Decisions through the Strategy, Law & Ethics Model

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Arbitration, Mediation, Business Ethics, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Strategy, Talent Acquisition, Contract Management, Legal Risk, Innovation, Regulatory Compliance, Human Resources, New Product Development, Product Development

    ★ 4.7 (449) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Tobacco & Nicotine: Public Health, Science, Policy, and Law

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Substance Abuse, Lawsuits, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Legal Strategy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Litigation and Civil Justice, Legal Risk, Epidemiology, Plaintiff, Health Disparities, Regulatory Compliance, Health Equity, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Public Health, Policy Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Trend Analysis, Public Policies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • SEO Audits: Find & Fix Common Website SEO Issues : Skillshare
  • Employment Law: The Gig Economy: University of Pennsylvania
  • Climate Change and Human Rights: New York University
  • Logic In Philosophy: Logical Fallacies And Common Mistakes: Alex Genadinik
  • Physics 102 - Magnetic Fields and Faraday's Law: Rice University
  • Cloud Computing Law: Data Protection and Cybersecurity: Queen Mary University of London
  • Chemerinsky on Constitutional Law - The Structure of Government: University of California, Irvine
  • Contract Types and Terms: Coursera
  • GenAI for Compensation Analysis in Law Firms: Coursera
  • Data Analytics in Sports Law and Team Management: The State University of New York

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