Take online classes and courses in law covering a variety of areas including international law, human rights, property rights, criminal law and contract law. Learn the legal aspects of surveillance and privacy as they relate to issues of national security. Select a course to learn more and enroll.
What is Law?
Law is a society’s system of rules and related enforcement penalties and procedures. Law establishes order within a society, helping it to function with respect to business dealings, social interactions and more. Law has many branches of specialization including criminal law, environmental law, copyright law, employment law, human rights law, contract law and corporate law.
Online Law Courses and Programs
Get an introduction to law and criminal justice with online courses from major universities and institutions worldwide. Edx offers both individual courses and advanced programs designed to help you learn about law and legal issues in an engaging and effective online learning environment complete with video tutorials, quizzes and more.
Additionally, edX offers the option to pursue verified certificates in online courses. The certificate lists edX and the name of the university or institution offering the course and can be uploaded to your LinkedIn profile. It is proof for employers and others that you have successfully completed the course. Get started in with one the following courses or programs.
Get an in-depth understanding of international law in a 4-course MicroMasters program from Université Catholique de Louvain. With courses on investment law, humanitarian law and human rights law, this program will get you on a path to a career in international politics, international relations or a number of related fields.
The global economy is driven by innovation and at the heart of this are the laws and policies that govern intellectual property. In a 2-part online program from the University of Pennsylvania, explore intellectual property (IP) law in-depth with a look at patent, copyright and trademark law. Learn about things are eligible for patents and trademarks and view important legal cases surrounding the protection of intellectual property.