English Law and the Justice System (one week) – Campus or Virtual Classroom

The course is available in four formats:
Campus
Online (Virtual Classroom) with live tutoring
Clients’ Office
Bespoke (Group or 1-2-1 coaching)
Course dates and venue:
· Monday 27 – Friday 31 July 2020 (10:00 – 17:00) – Virtual Clasroom (to book select Monday 27 July)
· Monday 5 – Friday 9 Oct 2020 (10:00 – 17:00) – Senate House, WC1E 7HU (to book select Monday 5 October)
Feedback
“In three days I just got more knowledge about the English legal systems and procedure than taking a one year masters in another place (I took one year masters in the US). Thank you…!”
“The course enabled me to consider justice from a number of angles. This course and the Psychology for Lawyers course, have also changed my views on how I manage my law firm. They have also made me completely change my PhD plan and have inspired me to focus on work that contributes to society.”
Course description
Learn about key principles of English law and its application in practice; as well as the English legal system.
This course provides knowledge on a number of select areas building to a clear understanding of English law and the legal system as a whole. The course addresses the interrelation between law, its application in practice and the purpose of the legal system.
The course assesses the application of the law and the operation of the legal system in different contexts: in relation to people, small companies and large corporations. Additionally, the course presents knowledge on other legal systems, such as that of the US and the Russian Federation.
The course uses psychological and other findings to explain unjust outcomes in the justice process (in criminal and civil justice), such as discrepancies in decision making.
Why choose this course?
The course is directed by an expert with legal training in the UK and the US; with a background in psychology and genetics; and with over 14 years of experience in teaching and practice internationally, including the UK, US, and United Nations (UNCITRAL). 
Of thousands of degree-granting universities, Goldsmiths Psychology department is in the World top 100 in the QS ranking for academic reputation. Papers by our academics are highly cited: we hold the 55th place among the Worlds’ Psychology departments for the number of citations published per paper.
Campus Courses – VAT-free: Our venues are in central London (Senate House) and in New Cross. Room details and instructions on how to get there will be emailed to you ahead of the course. 
Virtual Classroom Course Information – VAT-free: Live tutoring brings all the benefits of face to face training and, in addition, improves skills for ‘digital’ participation. There is now an increasing need for on-line activities in all areas of life.  Meetings, interviews, presentations and conferences are increasingly opting for participation and contribution via digital platforms.  Courts have introduced video-advocacy and judging.  Consulting, counselling, advertising, sales, and client support of all kinds are all moving to digital formats.  Large events and conferences are conducted via videoconferencing. Therefore, ‘digital’ participation, and therefore skills for online delivery of Public Speaking, are becoming an essential skill of the 21st century. 
Bespoke Course Information: Please contact us for tailor-made Public Speaking course options: 1-1 coaching and bespoke group training.  We will adapt the course to your tailored to your interests, needs and desired outcomes.
The key elements of this course include:
The course provides ample opportunity for consolidating and applying knowledge through practical exercises and interactions. The following elements are covered:
 
Development of English law and the legal system, and what it means for purposes of justice:
Training of lawyers (barristers, solicitors and US attorneys)
Access to the legal profession and its impact on development of laws as well as on client representation
Understanding court decisions
How the structures of the English justice system have affected the development of English laws, international laws, as well as that of other legal systems.
 
English legal system in practice, including:
Training and selection of lawyers and the judiciary and what this means for individuals and justice
Legal reasoning of judges and lawyers
Using the English legal system, including bringing or defending a case
Barriers to access to justice
 
Successful navigation of the legal system as a citizen or legal representative:
Overcoming barriers to access to justice
Dealing with ‘legalese’ (lawyers’ jargon) – in both contracts and in court
Reducing legal costs
Coordinating your case and communicating with lawyers, judges and other stakeholders of the legal system for maximised effectiveness
Navigating the legal system when unrepresented by lawyers /a litigant in person
 
The psychology of law and the legal process.
Key psychological phenomena affecting lawyers, judges and customers of the legal system
Individuals, groups and cultures
In this course you will learn about:
In this course you will gain knowledge in all areas covered in the course, including:
Key legal principles of English law and application in practice.
Training of lawyers (barristers, solicitors and US attorneys) and how this has affected development of the law, as well as client representation.
Application of discretion by the courts.
Application by courts of important concepts for justice, such as precedent and burden of proof.
Understanding of the interpretation of the law by the courts and of case outcomes.
Courts’ reasoning in domestics and international commercial disputes and the application of the law in domestic matters vs. international commercial matters.
Differences between the UK, US and other legal systems.
Using the English legal system, e.g. bringing or defending a case.
Access to the legal profession, and impact this has on client representation and justice.
Navigating the Legal System to obtain justice, including overcoming barriers, understanding legal reasoning of judges and lawyers, understanding court /litigation processes, reducing legal costs, managing your own case or your lawyers to minimise costs and maximise effectiveness.
Tutoring
This course is directed by Fatos Selita, an English Barrister and New York State Attorney with over 14 years of extensive practice and teaching experience internationally, including in the UK, USA, Russia and the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL). Fatos has multi-disciplinary training and experience, including in psychology and genetics (behavioural differences).  He is also a trainer in Mind Influences on Decision making, as well as the director of the ‘Psychology and Law’ and ‘The Psychology of Decision Making’ courses. Fatos has also many years of experience in delivering training online and has received outstanding feedback from participants. Read more…
Is this course for me?
This course will equip you with knowledge about English law and the legal system and their operation in practice – from both an insider- and user end perspective.
This course is particularly suitable for you if:
–       your work involves dealing with English law or the legal system;
–       you are interested in understanding English law and the English legal system; or
–       you intend to study law in the UK or wish to switch to a career in law.
 
Participants of this course have included lawyers trained in jurisdictions outside England and Wales, business professionals, students, and those wishing to commence a legal career/study.
Other clients also took:
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Psychology and Law (1 day) – Campus or Virtual Classroom
Booking information
Fee: £750
Discounts:
10% when a participant enrolls for more than one of our courses (at the same time)
20% UK students
25% Members of the UK Law and Society Association (UKLSA)
If five people register from the same institution for the same intake, the fifth place is free
Goldsmiths students, staff and alumni – email us for current discounts
As a University, we are able to offer our courses at minimum prices, and free of VAT – to make knowledge available to as wide audience as possible.
Group bookings:
To book this course for a group, please email us air(@gold.ac.uk). The price for group bookings starts from £5,250, which covers a group size of up to 8 people.
Enquiries
Email: air(@gold.ac.uk); Phone: +44 (0)20 7078 5468. For information on our upcoming short courses please sign up to our mailing list.
Refund policy: See AIR courses main page