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: PreviewUniversity of London
Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Case Law, Legal Research, Legal Proceedings, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Civil Law, Political Sciences, European History, Governance
Status: PreviewUniversity of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Civil Procedures, Civil Law, Commercial Laws, Lawsuits, Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Political Sciences, Litigation and Civil Justice, Legal Research, Case Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Case Studies, Governance
Status: FreeWesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Civil Law, Legal Proceedings, Litigation and Civil Justice, Property and Real Estate, Economics, Technology Strategies, Compensation Management, Case Studies
Status: NewStatus: PreviewUniversity of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Court Systems, Case Law, Legal Strategy, Civil Law, Legal Proceedings, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Appeals, Litigation and Civil Justice, Civil Procedures, Political Sciences, Social Justice
Status: NewStatus: Free TrialSkills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Legal Strategy, Legal Risk, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Legal Research, Compliance Management, Document Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Generative AI, Litigation Support, Client Services, Mediation, Anthropic Claude, AI Security, Case Law, AI Enablement, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management
Status: PreviewYale University
Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Commercial Laws, Legal Research, Contract Review, Case Studies
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Status: PreviewUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Certified Public Accountant, Labor Law, Commercial Laws, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Bankruptcies, Organizational Structure, Business, Legal Writing, Contract Management, Sales
Status: PreviewO.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Political Sciences, Governance, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Public Policies, Social Justice, Economic Development, Public Administration, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Studies
Status: PreviewYale University
Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Case Law, Legal Proceedings, Commercial Laws, Legal Risk, Contract Review, Lawsuits, Arbitration, Contract Compliance, Case Studies, Mitigation
Status: NewStatus: PreviewSkills you'll gain: Nursing Management, Healthcare Ethics, Legal Risk, Clinical Leadership, Case Studies, Personal Integrity, Nursing, Patient Safety, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Professionalism, Health Care, Safety Culture, Medical Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Informed Consent, Compliance Management, Patient Communication
Status: Free TrialUniversity of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Brand Awareness, Legal Strategy, Brand Management, Asset Protection, Case Law, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Packaging and Labeling, Case Studies, Asset Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Marketing, Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Valuation, Creativity, Legal Risk, Strategic Planning, Planning
Status: Free TrialUniversity of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Health Systems, Personally Identifiable Information, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Primary Care, Health Care Administration, Health Information Management, Medicaid, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medicare, Health Care, Pharmaceuticals, Managed Care, Health Policy, Regulation and Legal Compliance
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular common law courses
- Introduction to English Common Law:Â University of London
- An Introduction to American Law:Â University of Pennsylvania
- Property and Liability: An Introduction to Law and Economics:Â Wesleyan University
- The Law of England and Wales: An Introduction:Â University of Cambridge
- AI in Law: Research, Risk, and Legal Drafting:Â Coursera
- American Contract Law I:Â Yale University
- Corporate & Commercial Law I: Contracts & Employment Law:Â University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- Law, Governance, and Public Policy:Â O.P. Jindal Global University
- American Contract Law II:Â Yale University
- Nursing Leadership: Ethics & Legal Considerations:Â Coursera
