Law: An Introduction to the Legal World

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Academic Experience

Key Points

Small class sizes ensure that each student receives individual attention from their tutors, providing a learning experience which is unique to their needs. This close proximity between students and teachers fosters close relationships and a supportive environment, which builds confidence amongst the young learners and encourages them to succeed.

Teachers challenge students to achieve to the maximum of their potential, and set milestones and goals for each student, with constant evaluation. This sets the pace for each learner to surpass their academic expectations and achieve more than they thought possible.

Students live in the college and all lessons take place in college rooms, inspiring students onto a career path of opportunity and achievement.

The mix of nationalities in the classroom and the wide range of materials covered creates an international outlook amongst students, broadening their horizons and exposing them to new ideas, cultures and ways of thinking.

Objectives of the study

Objectives of the stay

To develop an understanding in English of what the law is, how it operates and the value of the rule of law in society and to democracy.

The Oxford College Experience

For learners aged 16 - 17.

Residing at one of the most traditional Oxford University colleges, students experience a unique educational environment. As a result of the dynamic tuition, students refine their social eloquence and mastery in the specificity of the English language whilst deepening their knowledge and understanding of law.

- Participants consider various divisions of the law: criminal, civil, commercial and tort, as well as areas of International human rights with a view to analysing their political ramifications.
- During the programme students practice the skills of presenting evidence and cross examination and courtroom etiquette culminating in the enactment of a mock trial.
- Topics covered include : Law and your life ; A comparison of different legal systems around the world , Crime and Punishment, Justice and Blame, Civil Law, Contract Law, The law of tort, Civil Disobedience, Courtroom Procedures.
- Lesson content is academically challenging and is designed to inspire students to achieve beyond their expectations. Lessons also expose students to new ideas and approaches, including the use of authentic materials and discussion of current affairs and topical issues in the classroom.
- Homework tasks are set daily to allow learners to reflect on and consolidate what they have learned in the day, as well as prepare for the next day.
- A cultural programme including visits to places of cultural significance around Oxford, such as museums, galleries and exploring the breathtaking architecture. One full day excursion per week is also included.
- The minimum level to take this course is B2 (upper-intermediate). All students are interviewed prior to the course to assess their suitability.

Expectations

Expected Outcomes

Refinement of eloquence in the English language and a deep understanding of law.

Confidence, fluency and effective communication skills.

Cultural enrichment.

Accommodation

Brasenose College

Students live and study inside Oxford University's historic Brasenose College. Students have their own single bedrooms, and share a bathroom with other students. All meals are included.

Location

The Experience of Living at Brasenose College

A constituent college of Oxford University, Brasenose College was established more than 500 years ago. The college is set in the academic heart of the city, surrounded by the university and its facilities, and is in close proximity to the city centre. Students study and live within the college, offering them a unique insight into life at Oxford University.

Culture

Cultural Programme

Oxford in the summer offers students an unforgettable taste of university life, including outdoor activities in the city’s open spaces and a wealth of cultural enrichment in the form of museums, galleries and breathtaking architecture. Students have a schedule of evening activities to relax after a hard day's study and experience the best of the city, all included in the course cost.

Evening programme highlights include a trip punting on the flat-bottomed boats on the Thames, an open-air theatre or cinema trip, a ghost tour of Oxford or sports in the University Parks. At the weekend there is an excursion to a place of cultural interest, such as Blenheim Palace, London, Bath or Stratford-upon-Avon.