Educational aims
The qualification aims to provide learners of all backgrounds and abilities with the opportunity to explore and develop their interest in the law and legal system of England and Wales. Your studies will provide you with the opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding of the legal system of England and Wales.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
On completion of this certificate, you will have knowledge and understanding of:
- an understanding of legal methodology
- an understanding of the social, political, economic, historical and ethical dimensions of law
Cognitive skills
On completion of this certificate, you will be able to:
- apply legal principles and authority in a logical and coherent way
- organise and assimilate legal and factual material and express a reasoned personal view about that material
- present and make a reasoned choice between alternative opinions and solutions
Practical and/or professional skills
On completion of this certificate, you will be able to:
- identify legal issues in relation to material facts (both real and hypothetical)
- apply legal principles to resolve identified issues
- present arguable and reasoned conclusions
Key skills
On completion of this certificate, you will be able to demonstrate the following skills:
Communication and literacy
- communicate effectively and accurately (using appropriate legal terminology)
- organise information and illustrate its relevance to the intended audience
- appreciate the requirements of intended audiences and select and appropriate mode of presentation and style
Numeracy and IT
- comprehend and use basic numerical information
- use basic keyboard skills and perform basic computer tasks
Improving own learning and performance
- reflect critically on your own performance with the assistance of feedback
- take steps to improve your learning and performance with the assistance of feedback
- assess your own progress, identify issues on which assistance is needed and obtain such assistance.
Teaching, learning and assessment methods
You’ll be supported throughout by the OU’s unique style of teaching and assessment – which includes a personal tutor to guide and comment on your work; top quality course texts; elearning resources like podcasts, interactive media and online materials; tutorial groups and community forums.