Law Program - Oxbridge

Course Description: Law Program - Oxbridge

Gain Expert Insights in an Oxbridge Pre-College Online Program in Law

• The Oxbridge Pre-College Online Program offers an exceptional chance for ambitious students to delve into the world of Law. Throughout this programme, explore the fundamental principles of jurisprudence, understand the complexities of international law, and gain insights into legal reasoning and case analysis. Dive into the depths of legal traditions and stay updated on the latest judicial verdicts and their implications.

• Participants will enjoy a holistic educational experience that merges virtual seminars, one-on-one tutorials, future skills workshops, and group social activities, all led by distinguished Oxbridge and Ivy League tutors. Connect with fellow learners from across the globe, get insights from current Oxbridge undergraduates, and refine your understanding of Law with the guidance of expert legal scholars.

Aim of the Online Law Programme

• Law is an intricate field that forms the backbone of civilised society, ensuring justice, order, and rights for all. From framing legislations to interpreting them, legal professionals play a pivotal role in shaping the dynamics of communities and nations. The programme's objective is to offer participants a comprehensive introduction to the world of law and to spotlight the myriad opportunities that await those passionate about further pursuing a career in Law. Engage with a diverse range of legal topics, blending both theoretical knowledge and case studies.

Key Programme Highlights

• Small group sessions, ensuring personalized attention, led by expert tutors from Oxford, Cambridge, and Ivy League institutions.

• 2 x 30-minute one-on-one tutorials every week.

• Future Skills Workshops: Hone essential skills such as personal branding, interview techniques, and legal writing.

• Over 20 hours of dedicated academic contact time per week.

• Daily social engagements led by Mentors, who are current Oxbridge undergraduates. This offers a chance not only for relaxation and fun but also to gain insights into life at some of the world's premier institutions.

• Comprehensive feedback and personal evaluation provided by your tutor at the end of the programme.

• Certificate of attendance upon successful completion.

• Access to some of the brightest legal minds, both from the UK and the USA, offering a rich, diverse, and global perspective on Law.

Online Program Modules

Module 1 - Equality Before the Law

You'll explore the role of equality within the UK constitutional framework and in particular, consider whether this principle is a procedural or substantive norm, applying only to rule application or itself constitutive of legal rules. Discussion then focuses on how exactly the state should respect this principle within a modern context.

Module 2 - Human Rights Law

This session offers you an introduction to Human Rights Law, exploring the normative foundations of the human rights doctrine and ask if it should have constitutional validity above ordinary laws. You are introduced to the three generational framework that is prevalent in human rights discourse.

Module 3 - Criminal Law

This session introduces you to Criminal Law. Students explore the basic concept of mens rea and actus reus, and how to evaluate cumulative criteria in statutory language and common law precedents. You will discuss the burden of proof for criminal convictions, and examine in detail the offence of murder, manslaughter, battery and assault.

Module 4 - Law in Practice

You will prepare for your assigned role as you explore a criminal law case in practice. Whether a witness, the accused, the victim the prosecution lawyer, defence lawyer or judge, all participants have a crucial role to play in the justice system and this provides you with an opportunity to see the law in action, as well as develop oratory skills.

Choose the Time that Works Best for You

The Oxbridge Pre-College Online Program acknowledges the global community of its learners and offers two distinct "streams" to cater to different time zones:

Stream A: 09:00 - 15:00 (UK time)

Stream B: 14:00 - 20:00 (UK time)

What Will the Timetable Look Like?

• Course Overview / 1:1 Tutorial / Tutor Office Hours

• Subject Tuition

• Workshops

• Activities

• Self-Work Time

Online Learning Platform - Virtual Classrooms

• To ensure a seamless learning experience, all sessions will be conducted on Zoom’s education platform – a leading virtual classroom software. Before the programme's commencement, each participant will receive a welcome kit detailing information about their tutors, mentors, guest speakers, and an overview of their chosen programme. An interactive timetable, complete with session links, will also be provided for ease of access.

• For students hailing from various time zones, our dual-stream system ensures you won’t miss out on any learning opportunity. Moreover, our collaboration with Ivy League tutors offers a unique chance for those interested in pursuing further education in the USA.

1:1 Courses with World-Class Tutors

If you're seeking a more personalized learning experience, we also offer 1:1 tailor-made courses with world-class tutors! The dates and specific subjects can be arranged according to your schedule. To make this happen, please reach out to our free advisory.

Example Tutor

Ann Kristin Glenster

Ann Kristin Glenster is a Senior Policy Advisor for Technology Governance and Law at the University of Cambridge Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy. With her comprehensive expertise at the intersection of technology and law, Ann Kristin hopes to equip students with a nuanced understanding of today's legal challenges in the digital era.